White Oak Quercus alba

By Alice Meagher

Leaf Arrangement Alternate

Leaf Type Simple

Leaf Margin lobed

Leaf Shape obovate

Description

Leaves deeply divided by 7-11 finger-like,rounded lobes. The bark is light gray,riged or flaky. It's acorns are oblong, shiny, and about 1/3 is enclosed by the cup. Bibliography Bishop, G. Native Trees of Georgia, Georgia Forestry Commission. 1996.