White Oak

While I was out this morning, the sun hitting these rich red leaves caught my eye. They’re White Oak (Quercus alba). A tree that is native to eastern and central North America. A tree that grows to 50-80 feet occasionally to 100 feet. And a diameter of 36-48 inches. An incredible lifespan of 350-500 years.

And what I love about the tree, between the leaves and the bark, it is so easy to identify.

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Brenda Clements Jones

Brenda is a certified Virginia Master Naturalist, a Habitat Defender for Shenandoah National Park, and a devoted fan of Mother Nature. She lives in a cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Shenandoah National Park, and hikes up to the higher elevations of her mountain often to see what nature is up to. Her constant hiking companion is a camera that captures nature as it unfolds through the seasons. It’s her goal to share the natural world around her through her photographs.

2 thoughts on “White Oak”

  1. Thank you again and again !

    Sandy Miller’s sister in PA

    News flash- Sandy and Bob are moving back to Bethlehem!

    1. Oh Joanne! So very good to hear from you. And you’re welcome, again and again! AND thanks so much for the good news! I’m so very happy for them — heading home again after all this time!

      And thank you for reading my posts!
      Sending hugs
      Bren

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