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 ...

Oak trees are some of the most beautiful and beneficial trees you can have in the landscape. When given enough space to grow, ...

White oaks are among the target species for the UT Tree Improvement Program, which has been working for decades to improve tree genetics. Scott Schlarbaum, UTIA distinguished professor of forestry, ...

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 ...