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White Oak vs American Elm

Quercus alba

Ulmus americana

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White Oak
American Elm

White Oak is large, long-lived tree with an irregular trunk divided into spreading, often horizontal, stout branches. A highly adaptable tree, White Oak features green acorns and beautiful green leaves that turn red-purple in the fall.

With a huge growth in bourbon and scotch over the past few decades there is an emerging shortage of white oak that is the primary tree used for cask barrels and aging.

Note: Most Oak species can be considered toxic for many animals.

American Elm is fast growing, tall tree with a recognizable and pleasing shape.

It's well suited for urban environments because of its non-invasive roots and ability to grow on harsh sites (quite salt tolerant). American Elm develops a wide, dense canopy that provides shade for many city streets around North America.

WHITE OAK QUICK FACTS

AMERICAN ELM QUICK FACTS

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Fall colour: dark red
Fall colour: bright yellow
Nuts: acorns
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: very long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium





Other Names: water elm, whilte elm