5 WHITE OAK TREE Quercus Alba Seeds Acorns - Red & Purple in Fall COLOR: Silvery pink in spring and red or purple in the fall HARDINESS ZONE: 4 - 9 PLANT HEIGHT: 65 - 85' . . . PLANT SPACING: 60' LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Sun - Part Shade . . . SOIL / WATER: Average Because Oaks are nearly as wide as they are tall, they make an excellent shade tree. In fall, you will be able to enjoy the wonderful showy color of the changing leaves, and watch the squirrels and deer delighting in your bounty of acorns.