White oak tree

Tree meditation, says Lin Wang Gordon, is a way to strengthen our connection with nature and deepen our understanding of difficult emotions like grief.

Tree seedlings, also known as saplings, are generally under three feet tall and come from seed. They are younger trees. TN Nursery's fantastic selection of s...

A recent visit to the Arnold Arboretum in Boston provided a glorious opportunity to photograph trees. After all, the word “arbor” is Latin for tree and arboreta are collections of tree…

Wildflower of the Year 2011 Emblematic of strength and longevity, white oaks grace the deciduous forests of eastern North America. Description White oaks are robust, deciduous, forest trees, commonly attaining heights of 20 – 25 m. Bark is pale gray and wood is nearly white to pale brown. Leaves are alternate, but as in…

Pam Owen explores the history of the mighty white oak, a wonderful tree that means so much to the Piedmont

Oregon White OakQuercus garryanaHeight 42" Width 42"

Swamp White Oak | Nebraska Forest Service

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The white oak (Quercus alba) is a long-lived tree used for shade in landscapes and it is one of the most important timber species in the United States. The “National Audubon Society Field Guide to Trees” reports that the white oak has the nickname stave oak, since its wood is integral in making barrels. Shipbuilders in colonial times valued the wood as well. Today, white oak goes into products such as flooring, furniture and beams. The white oak’s range includes most of the eastern United…