Quercus alba (White Oak)

Illinois State Tree, grows in sand and clay. Perhaps the flagship species of White Oaks.

Associates: Allium tricoccum (Wild Leek), Carex pensylvanica (Common Oak Sedge), Carya ovata (Shagbark Hickory), Cornus racemosa (Gray Dogwood), Corylus americana (American Filbert (Hazelnut)), Geranium maculatum (Wild Geranium), Helianthus divaricatus (Woodland Sunflower), Hystrix patula (Bottlebrush Grass), Ostrya virginiana (Ironwood), Podophyllum peltatum (Mayapple), Prunus serotina (Wild Black Cherry), Quercus rubra (Red Oak), Ribes missouriensis (Missouri gooseberry), Rosa carolina (Pasture Rose), Smilacina racemosa (False Solomon’s Seal), Tilia americana (American Linden)

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies, Moths

Fall Colors

Red

Sun

Full, Partial

Tolerance

Black Walnut

Tree Size

50-80' x 50-80'

Water

Dry, Medium