The white oak, scientifically known as Quercus alba, is one of the most abundant trees across much of eastern ... shades of orange or deep red in the fall. Bright yellow blossoms start to appear ...

Trees are master multitaskers. No duty is too daunting or tedious for these sky-scratching organisms. From soil stabilizers ...

Its widespread branches are covered with dark green, lobed leaves that turn shades of orangish brown to reddish purple in the fall. A real-life giving tree, the white oak supports hundreds of ...

Scott Schlarbaum, UTIA distinguished professor of forestry, leads the UT Tree Improvement Program and is among the co-authors of the paper describing the white oak genome and how local adaptations ...

Highly valued economically, ecologically and culturally, the white oak (Quercus alba) is a keystone forest species and is one of the most abundant trees across much of eastern North America.

The White Oak is a magnificent tree with its classic “oak leaf ... It turns brilliant shades of orange and crimson in the fall. It’s remarkably wind resistant for a fast-growing tree.