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White Oak vs Schuettes Oak

Quercus alba

Quercus × schuettei (Quercus bicolor × Quercus macrocarpa

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White Oak
Schuettes Oak

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.

Schuettes Oak is a naturally occurring hybrid of Swamp White Oak and Bur Oak. With a faster growth than both parent species, it is one of the fastest growing Oak trees. They are known for growing very large and wide, so space them appropriately. It is considered one of the most adaptable Oaks with little preference on soil conditions. It can handle growing in wet, saturated soils as well as those that are dry, clay, or alkaline.

The Schuettes Oak has very large acorns. They have a large cup portion like the Bur Oak, but without the fringe. Due to the Swamp White Oak parentage, the acorns have less tannins and a sweeter taste. They are a food source for various wildlife including birds, squirrels, and deer.

WHITE OAK QUICK FACTS

SCHUETTES OAK QUICK FACTS

Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: yes
Fall colour: dark red
Nuts: acorns
Nuts: large, sweet acorns
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low




Toxicity: when injested, can be toxic for many animals

Other Names: schuette oak, schuettes hybrid oak, swamp bur oak