White Oak.

Auf einen Blick

Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Deciduous tree

Licht

Full sun

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 7 bis 14 Tage

Endgröße

80 to 100 feet

Wachstum

Mittel

Winterhärte

USDA 3 bis 9

Blütezeit

Mid to late spring

Pflege

Plant your white oak in a spot with plenty of space for its expansive root system and canopy to grow. Keep an eye out for leaf spots or signs of pests like oak wilt, which can affect the tree's health. Ensure the soil remains well drained to prevent root issues as the tree matures.

Gießen

Young trees need regular deep watering during dry spells to establish a strong root system.

Düngen

Apply a slow release fertilizer in early spring if the tree shows signs of slow growth.

Schneiden

Prune during the dormant winter season to remove dead or crossing branches.

Umtopfen

This tree is not suitable for container gardening long term due to its massive size.

Boden

Deep, moist, well drained acidic soil

Boden-pH

Acidic to neutral

Temperatur

-35 bis 35°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

40 bis 70%

Sicherheit

Menschen

The leaves and acorns contain tannins which can cause digestive upset if ingested in large quantities.

Kinder

Acorns are a potential choking hazard for small children if left within reach.

Kontaktallergene

The bark and leaves are generally safe, but some individuals may experience mild irritation from handling.

Allergene in der Luft

White oak pollen is a significant seasonal allergen that can cause hay fever in sensitive individuals.

Essbarkeit

Acorns contain high levels of tannins and require leaching before they can be safely consumed by humans.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Rounded lobes on leaves
• Light gray, scaly bark
• Acorns with warty caps
• Large, spreading canopy structure

Höhe

15 bis 30m

Breite

15 bis 25m

Blätter

green, red, brown, deciduous

Blüten

yellow, green, 0,5 bis 1cm

Früchte

brown, Autumn

Häufige Probleme

• Oak Wilt — A fungal disease that blocks the water conducting vessels of the tree, leading to leaf drop and death.
• Oak Leaf Blister — A fungal infection causing raised, circular spots on the leaves during cool, wet springs.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

seed

Pflanzzeit

Spring, Autumn

Plant white oaks in large open spaces where they can develop their full, majestic canopy without competition.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Flowering dogwood — It thrives in the dappled shade provided by the oak canopy.
• Virginische Zaubernuss — This understory shrub complements the oak in woodland settings.

Ähnliche Arten

• Quercus macrocarpa — It shares a similar stature but has distinctively fringed acorn caps.
• Quercus montana — It is another large oak that prefers rocky, well drained ridges.

Botanisches

Familie

Fagaceae

Gattung

Quercus

Ordnung

Fagales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Eastern and central North America.

Artenschutz

This species is widespread and not currently of conservation concern.

It thrives in diverse soil types and is highly adapted to fire prone ecosystems.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

larval host plant, food source for mammals, nesting site

Bestäuber

Bienen, Käfer

Verwendung

shade tree, timber production, wildlife habitat, landscape specimen

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

How fast does a white oak grow?

It is a slow to moderate grower, typically adding 30 to 60 centimeters per year.

Can I plant a white oak near my house?

No, its massive size and extensive root system make it unsuitable for small yards or close proximity to structures.

Woher der Name kommt

The name alba refers to the light, whitish color of the bark, while Quercus is the classical Latin name for oak.

Gut zu wissen

• White oaks can live for several hundred years.
• The wood is highly prized for furniture and barrel making.
• The leaves often turn a beautiful wine red in the autumn.
• It is the state tree of Illinois, Connecticut, and Maryland.