White oaks are among the target species for the UT Tree Improvement Program, which has been working for decades to improve tree genetics. Scott Schlarbaum, UTIA distinguished professor of forestry, ...

White oak (Quercus alba) is a dominant canopy tree of the oakchestnut subdivision of the eastern deciduous forest. We studied the annual growth increments of mature trees in the Allentown (PA) area of ...

During a recent Arbor Day event, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced that the 2025 N.C. Tree of the Year is the white oak, Quercus alba. White oak is a great choice for a number of reasons. It’s ...

With nearly 500 unique species and more than 180 hybrids, the genus Quercus (oak) is among the largest and most important of all woody landscape plants. Many of the species we are most familiar with ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. White oak is a large, native tree ...

White oak is a large, native tree with strong and durable wood, and the main source of wood for whiskey barrels. It has been described as having sweeter and more edible acorns than other oaks, ...