| The White Oak is native to the eastern half of the United States, and while it's fall foliage color is more of a backdrop to more brightly colored plants than a showpiece (expect a little red, but mostly yellows, tans and browns), it is an ample provider of shade and of food for wildlife. With a few growing as large as 100' high and an even greater spread, the White Oak may be the largest of all the Oaks in the Quercus genus.
This tree tends to be a slow grower, often making it a seldom-used choice in the landscape; to get a White Oak in a size equivalent to other deciduous trees it must be much older, therefore it will have had to receive more care at a nursery, which translates into a more expensive tree. This tree is an appropriate choice for larger properties where it will have room to grow and not encroach on other plants or structures, and prefers soils with a more acidic pH and moisture readily available.
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