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White Oak

Quercus alba

White Oak
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Photo Credit: Leaves. JanetandPhil / Flickr CC
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Photo Credit: Acorns and leaves. Paul Wray, Iowa State University, Bugwood.org
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The white oak is Maryland’s state tree! This beautiful tree can be found presiding over pastures, as well as, providing shade in urban neighborhoods. Its broad-spreading crown is impressive when young and improves with age. The leaves are a true-green in color, deeply lobed, and the blond bark is deeply ridged with furrows. The wood from this tree is waterproof!

 Tree Height 
 Mature Crown Spread 
Mature
Tree Height		 50-80 FT
Mature
Crown Width		 50-80 FT
Growth
Per Year		 <1-2 FT

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