What is white oak?

also known as quercus albums , the white oak tree is a hard wood tree originating from Eastern North America. White oaks also inhabit the southern wooded areas of Quebec in Canada; Stretching to the west like Minnesota and south like Florida. The white oak tree is part of the Fagaceae family, long ongoing hardwood and some white oaks lived over 600 years old. However, it is not known that the white oak tree reaches high heights and usually costs about 20 meters (65.6 ft) when it is fully grown. At high altitudes, this tree is sometimes around the same height as a shrub. In the spring, its beginning leaves are rainbow pink with a soft, downy coating, giving white oak a somewhat matte look. During autumn, the leaves will be brown or red and sometimes purple. White oak is also distinguished by its bark texture, which decreases or decreases roughly halfway along the length of the trunk. Compared to other oak trees, white oak acorns are smaller and less bitter. Native Americans also used ŽAluda white oak as a source of food.

white oak tree can be found in wet and dry habitats, including valleys, ridges, lowlands or mountains. Soil levels found in urban areas are incompatible with white oak nutrient requirements; However, it can grow in protected suburban environments. The States of Illinois, Connecticut and Maryland declared white oak their official state tree. Connecticut is home to Hartford charter oak, one of the most famous white oaks in the United States. One of the oldest living oak trees, oak wye in Maryland, was discovered by a storm of 2002.

white oak tree wood is used to produce many things, including whining, ships and indoor and outdoor furniture. Even the USS Constitution was made of white oak wood. Wood is also commonly balanced from North America to Japan, where it is appreciated for its durability and is used for fashion weapons for Japanese BOjová art.