White Oak.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Deciduous tree

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

80 to 100 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 3 a 9

Floración

Mid to late spring

Cuidados

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.

Riego

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

Abonado

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

Poda

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

Trasplante

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

Suelo

Deep, moist, well drained acidic soil

pH del suelo

Acidic to neutral

Temperatura

-35 a 35°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Seguridad

Personas

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

Niños

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

Alérgenos por contacto

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

Alérgenos en el aire

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

Comestibilidad

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

Cómo identificarla

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

Altura

15 a 30m

Anchura

15 a 25m

Hojas

green, red, brown, deciduous

Flores

yellow, green, 0,5 a 1cm

Frutos

brown, Autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• 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.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

Spring, Autumn

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

Buenas compañeras

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

Especies parecidas

• 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.

Ciencia

Familia

Fagaceae

Género

Quercus

Orden

Fagales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Eastern and central North America.

Conservación

This species is widespread and not currently of conservation concern.

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

Valor para la fauna

larval host plant, food source for mammals, nesting site

Polinizadores

abejas, escarabajos

Usos

shade tree, timber production, wildlife habitat, landscape specimen

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

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.

De dónde viene el nombre

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

Bueno saberlo

• 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.