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    Shade Tree

    White Oak

    Quercus alba

    SC NativeLow Maintenance

    🌱 Growing Conditions

    Sun RequirementsFull Sun to Part Shade
    Water NeedsModerate
    Soil PreferencesMoist, acidic, well-drained
    Mature Size50-100' x 50-100'

    🍂 Seasonal Interest

    Bloom Time & ColorSpring catkins
    Fall ColorWine-red to purplish
    Wildlife ValueVery High - acorns for wildlife

    🏡 Landscape Notes

    Landscape UseSpecimen tree, large shade, naturalized areas

    Special Features

    Native, long-lived

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