White
Oak is an outstanding tree among all
trees and is widespread across eastern
North America. The most important lumber
tree of the white oak group. Growth
is good on all but the driest shallow
soils. Its high grade wood is useful
for many things.
White
Oak acorns are a highly preferred
source of food for songbirds,
squirrel, raccoon, deer, and turkey.
Unique Information:
Called
"Stave Oak" because
the wood is outstanding in making
tight barrels for whiskey, etc.
Native
Range:
Southwestern
Maine and extreme southern Quebec,
west to southern Ontario, central
Michigan, to southeastern Minnesota;
south to west Iowa, east Kansas,
Oklahoma, Texas; east to north
Florida.
Habitat:
Moist
well-drained uplands and lowlands,
often in pure stands.
Uses:
The
most important lumber tree of
the white oak group, its high
grade wood is useful for all purposes.
