This is in Baltimore at the UMD Botanical Gardens, or some such. |
The spread on this tree can be extremely wide. This is why it is recommended to give it a LOT of reach-room! |
White oaks set the standard for a lot of other oaks. A very large tree when fully grown, it grows into an awe-inspiring oval or rounded outline. The leaves are dark green or blue-green and have rounded lobes that turn to brown, red or burgundy in the fall. This is a tree best transplanted only when young, and lives for quite some time. Considering it's grandeur (and the fact that it doesn't branch like a Bur Oak), this is a tree that's fairly simple to identify.
This can easily be found here: University of Connecticut
The tree enjoys full sun and demands it: it'll grow over just about anything else, becoming a fantastic shade tree. It takes up a pretty large area, but is one of the most desirable, attractive oaks available.
It does enjoy more acidic soil and dislikes being disturbed (not a fan of compaction, construction). It is a slow growing tree, which isn't a surprise due to its size and wood strength. One must be cautious of gypsy moths (kill on sight!) Generally, though, damage is rarely significant.
These are young spring-growth leaves |
White, chunky bark is attractive year round - if you're into white, chunky bark. |
Acorns are fairly large and the caps appear to cover perhaps a half of the nut. |
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