White Oak Trees Make me happy
Appearance
- The white oak tree develops slowly, but it is known for living up to 600 years. They can grow from 60 to 100 feet. The trunk can reach up to 6 feet in diameter, while expanding out an additional 50 to 90 feet. The bark is a grayish white color and the leaves have seven to nine rounded points
- Insect Attraction
- There are pests that are attracted to white oak trees, however, the tree is so stable and resistant that that they do not cause much damage. Insecticides may be effective, if their use is necessary. Aphids leave remnants of honeydew on the leaves which can cause them to be malformed. Typically, this can be controlled by other insects who eat the aphids. Caterpillars enjoy nourishment from the white oak, but they do little damage, with the exception of the gypsy moth. Leaf miners can cause the leaves to turn brown. Lace bugs can cause the leaves to turn a grayish white shade from their drinking of the leaf juices..