White Oak

White Oak is a large native tree in the Northeast. 
== Desc ==
White oak is one of the more prized oak trees, especially in CT, where it is the official state tree. White oak is "the king" of the white oak section of the Oak Genus, Quercus. White oaks have much wider leaves then red oaks. This species has blue-green colored leaves through much of the growing season, which will turn orange and brown in the fall. White oaks don't hold their leaves as late as red oaks. Leaf drop is usually in October and early November. Bark is relatively a light color. Bark has ridges that are shallow. Some trees may have more plated bark. Young trees' bark is smooth. 
White oaks grow much slower than the reds. White oak is usually growing 1-2' per year under the right conditions. Acorns are small and green. They are longer then other oaks. The seeds inside don't seem to have as high of a germination rate as the reds. 
== General ==
120+' tall
Wider Leaves
Lighter bark color.
Native to the US
Large wide crown. 
State tree of Connecticut and several others.
Category:Trees and Shrubs
Category:Nature