White Oak
FamilyFagaceae
Max Height30 m
RangeE. North America
HabitatDeciduous forests
About the White Oak
Acorns were a staple food for many Native American cultures who managed oak groves deliberately. Watertight wood makes the best whiskey and wine barrels. Can live 500 years. Connecticut state tree.
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