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Quercus alba
Choose White Oak if you have a large, open yard and want a long-lived native shade tree with real presence. The tradeoff is patience: it is slow to size up and needs room you cannot fake later.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A | White Oak becomes a major shade tree with a broad, grounded look that anchors a large property. |
| Growth Rate | C | It grows slowly, so choose it for the long term rather than quick shade. |
| Maintenance | B | It is tough once established, but leaf and acorn cleanup should be expected. |
| Deer Resistance | C | Young trees like this can be browsed or rubbed by deer, so protect it while it establishes where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | F | This tree gets too broad and heavy-branched for small yards or tight foundation areas. |
| Screening Value | D | It casts shade well, but it is not the right plant for dense privacy screening. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend White Oak only when the planting area is clearly large enough. If the site is borderline, choose a smaller shade tree now instead of fighting the tree later.
| Mature Height | 50-80 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 50-80 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-9b |
| Spacing | Choose a location with at least 40 ft of open space; leave at least 15 ft from sidewalks and hardscapes |
| Sun | full-sun |
| Moisture | Dry to medium |
| Growth Habit | Large spreading deciduous broadleaf tree with a broad-rounded shape |
Yes, if the front yard is large and open with room away from pavement and utilities.
No, it is a slow grower and should be bought as a long-term investment.
Yes, mature White Oaks produce acorns, which can be messy near walks, patios, and driveways.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-21129
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They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
These look so good! They're nice and full and lush. Should be amazing next summer.
So far so good! Ordering was easy. So was pickup. We're looking forward to seeing how it does in the spring.
Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
