Quercus alba #3
Quercus alba #3
White Oak
Large shade tree
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$6999
$69.99
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NATIVE - Potentially massive, deciduous shade tree. Form starts out pyramidal, and with age, becomes rounded and wide spreading. Foliage is dark green, and ranges from rich brown to deep purple in the fall. May take 12 years to produce acorns. Slow to medium growth rate. Slow to re-establish after transplanting.
Botanical Name- Quercus alba
Pronunciation- KWER-kus AL-buh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 60 ft
Mature Height- 60 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, well-drained, acidic soil
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- Inconspicuous
Bloom Time- Inconspicuous
Companion Plants- First Frost Hosta – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest
Fauna Attracted- Nesting birds, acorn-eating birds (jays), myriad insect pollinators
Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C43
Yearly Care Instructions- Remove deadwood in winter; water newly planted trees deeply and mulch around the base.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead or weak branches.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a slow-release, balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; low to moderate feeding need. Improve clay drainage and water deeply during establishment.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone
Possible Issues- Oak wilt, gypsy moths, powdery mildew
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