The white oak (Quercus alba) is a perennial tree of the Fagaceae family that best grows on rich, heavy, upland soil at a relatively slow growth rate of 12” to 24” every year. It is a medium to tall ...

White oak (Quercus alba) is important economically, ecologically, and culturally. However, the species currently faces a significant challenge: a low rate of seedling recruitment, the process by which ...

At our home on the outskirts of Decatur, several stately white oak trees grace our backyard. Their presence and the wildlife they attract bring us joy and fascination all year long. Probably not ...

It wasn’t an easy choice, but a massive swamp white oak (Quercus alba) has been selected as the ‘Best Tree in Chatham-Kent’ for 2025. The inaugural contest, organized by NatureCK, received “many ...