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White Oak. By: Lamont and Lucas. Common and Scientific Name. The common name for our tree is White Oak The scientific name for our tree is Quereus Alba. Pictures. More Pictures. Poem. oak tall strong standing watching waiting shade warden sentinel guard reaching growing stretching
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White Oak By: Lamont and Lucas
Common and Scientific Name • The common name for our tree is White Oak • The scientific name for our tree is Quereus Alba
Poem oak tall strong standing watching waiting shade warden sentinel guard reaching growing stretching old safe tree
Best Thing About Our Tree • The white Oak’s bark is use for medicine. • It is used to cure: • Throat and mouth infections • Bleeding gums • Diarrhea • Cuts and wounds • Kidney infections • Staph infections • Burns and Cuts
5 Interesting Facts • White Oaks are one of the largest trees in the forests of North America • It’s the official tree of Illinois. • The lifespan is 500 to 600 years. • The acorns produced by White Oaks are a major source of food. • Builders will try to save White Oak sincethey’re very valuable.
White Oak’s Wood • White Oak wood is used for furniture and flooring • It’s one of the best for furniture and flooring • Light to medium brown