Identification:
White oak trees grow to 50-80 feet tall with an equal spread. They have dark green leaves in the summer which turn showy red in the fall. They have a slow to moderate growth rate. They prefer moist, well-drained soil and full sunlight.
Niche
White Oak trees are producers because they make their own food using sunlight, carbon dioxide and water.
Sources:
http://www.arborday.org/treeguide/treeDetail.cfm?ID=173
ed to be over 450 years old.