Sun: full sun, partial shade

Soil: prefers well-drained soil but adaptable to various soil conditions, can withstand flooding

Growth rate: moderate (1-2 ft/yr)

Mature size: 45-75 ft. height, 35-50 ft. spread

Landscape use: long-lived shade tree, sturdy, sustains wildlife, easy to transplant

Fruit: acorn with cap that almost entirely covers nut

Flower: catkins

Fall color: bronze orange/reddish

Seasonal interest: dark green leaves; uniform branching

Sustaining wildlife: oaks support 534 butterfly and moth species, including Imperial Moth and Luna Moth; white oak acorns are a favorite food source for deer