White Oak Tree
Quercus alba
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
White Oak Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateSlow
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 3-9
Ground your wide, open space on large properties with this exceptional specimen. The White Oak Tree (Quercus alba) is a historically important native tree that holds a lot of meaning for many, including Native American tribes.
Don't be fooled by this incredible native! After a season or two to get established, rewarding White Oak grows quite fast as a young tree. Statuesque White Oak develops a magnificent spreading habit, with strong wind-resistant branches growing in wide angles. It's a long-lived tree with some being documented at over 600 years old!
New spring leaves emerge with a soft pink tint and fuzzy down that is soft to the touch. They grow to large, leathery leaves that are deeply lobed and smooth without bristle tips. Standing in the presence of the White Oak, you'll feel cared for and sheltered under its massive limbs that extend far out from its silvery-toned trunk. White Oak tree delivers preeminent habitat and food for wildlife.
In good years, you'll enjoy fall colors ranging from red to purple. After many years, White Oak produces small, sweet acorns that tumble to the ground in October. Wildlife loves them! Rugged White Oak provides an instant impression of strength and stability. Important details include the broad crown and unique textured bark is both blocky and plated once mature.
Landscape Application:
This is an extraordinary wildlife tree well-known for its size and strength. Leave a legacy by planting White Oak. Give it plenty of room to reach its mature height and spread for the most lyrical results!
Casting cooling shade by situating this tree on the western side of your home or patio to gain lush relief from the sun and heat.
They even tolerate short periods of extremely wet soils and are many times suggested for use in Rain Gardens. They love the river bottom soils in the Midwest and northern regions well up into Canada.
Summer leaves cast delicious shade for epic picnics and entertainment areas. This investment tree boosts the value of your property! Songbirds and wildlife adore these plants and their shelter as much as you will! Add one or more Oak varieties as outstanding shade trees in your yard or corporate campus. Groupings create wildlife sanctuaries and park-like settings if you have the room!
This is one of the best known hardwoods in North America. Its wood is water-resistant...and has been used in important objects like the USS Constitution...along with countless whiskey barrels. The strong limbs have numerous benefits for you and your landscape too! Mighty members of a windbreak or in cold growing zones where these trees can handle heavy snow load.
- Smoothly Rounded Lobed Leaves
- Hardy & Adaptable Native Tree
- Wildlife Friendly & Loads of Acorns
- Enormous Caliper & Wide, Spreading Branches
- Dark Red to Russet Autumn Color
- Trees Retain Leaves All Winter
- Incredible Presence in the Landscape & Sculptural Shade Tree
- State Tree of Illinois
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Like many Oak trees, White Oak prefers a full-sun, moist, well-drained soil location for best results – but know too that it tolerates clay soils, dry soils, and drought very well.
Give young Oak trees a regular amount of water on a regular basis to keep them stress free. It will thrive in full sun. Once your new Oak gets established in your native soil, you will find that it does grow much faster than you think, and established Oaks exhibit excellent vigor.
As with all trees, it is important not to plant your Oak too deeply. Instead, plant it at the same depth it was growing in the nursery container. Oaks are best pruned during the winter dormant period. The best time is usually January and February, well before they start to come out of dormancy.
- Full Sun Specimens
- Adaptable To Most Well-Drained Soil Types
- Moderate Regular Moisture - Tolerates High Moisture Environments
- Prune When Dormant
- Extremely Long-Lived
Order the White Oak from the native tree specialists today. Just like so many before you, they'll help you create an unforgettably handsome landscape! Now available at NatureHills.com!
