Common Name: White Oak Latin Name: Quercus alba Tree Size: Large Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Slow Water Needs: Moderate Tolerances: Partial to heavy shade Attributes: Texas native, reliable fall color, seeds or fruit eaten by wildlife Features: Excellent long-lived shade tree. Wildlife eat acorns. Fall color is red. Comments: Works best on well-drained, loamy soils. Problems: Flowers and acorns can be excessive some years. Juvenile trees hold their leaves through winter. Firewise: Yes

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