Oak, White (Potted)

White oak is a long-lived native tree that supports exceptional biodiversity while providing valuable wildlife habitat, edible landscapes, and legacy plantings. Offered as potted stock grown in root-prune pouches, it provides flexibility for planting throughout the growing season. Quercus alba is known for its sweet, palatable acorns, which contain lower tannin levels than those of the red oak group. It is also a prized lumber tree, preferred for wine and whiskey barrels because of its water-resistant wood. This species serves as a critical larval host for the Edward's hairstreak butterfly and supports a wide range of beneficial insects. White oak is well suited for wildlife habitat, edible landscapes, and legacy plantings where it has room to reach its mature size of 50 to 80 feet tall and 50 to 80 feet wide. It grows in hardiness zones 3 through 9, performs best in full sun but tolerates part sun, and adapts to both wet and dry soils while thriving on well-drained slopes and uplands. It provides essential food and cover for deer, birds, bears, and beneficial insects With proper planting and care, white oak develops into a long-lived tree that anchors local ecosystems for generations. Its combination of wildlife value, edible acorns, and durable wood makes it a practical choice for large landscapes with long-term goals. Sold on Arthur's Point Farm (https://arthurspointfarm.com/products/oak-white-potted). The price shown is the retail price on that storefront on 2026-10-22, not a GreenB2B quote or a wholesale price.