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
Bark: Vertical ridges, very gnarled
Hardiness Zone: 3-9
Sun: Full sun
Water: Dry
Aesthetic Characteristics: Large and shady with distinctive leaves
Ecological Characteristics: Can grow in dry soils, produces valuable hardwood
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