canopy view
dense leaf growth pattern
gnarled branches and bark
nodes and growth pattern
upper leaf view
trunk view
White Oak
Arnold Arboretum
Height: 50'-80'
Leaves: Many lobes with wavy margins and U shaped notches
Location: Eastern North America
Hardiness Zone: 3-9
Bark: Vertical ridges, very gnarled
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium
Aesthetic Characteristics: Large and shady with distinctive leaves
ROLE IN URBAN HEAT ISLAND
Canopy Size: 50-80' spread of thick, dense canopy
Growth Rate: Medium ~13-24" per year
Negative Traits: Grows relatively slowly
Urban Condition Tolerance:
-neutral, deep, moist, well-drained soil
-some flooding
-air pollution
-benefits wildlife, soil quality, and air quality
Value: Provides excellent shade and visual interest while reducing temperatures, benefitting wildlife, air, and soil quality
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