Maryland State Tree - White Oak

In 1941, Maryland designated the White Oak (Quercus alba) as the State Tree (Chapter 731, Acts of 1941; Code State Government Article, sec. 13-310).
Leaves of White Oak, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 1998.
Photo by Ann J. Baker.

Handsome and sturdy, the white oak is named for its whitish bark and grey twigs. The species is found commonly throughout the state.

Bark of White Oak,
Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 1998.
Photo by Elizabeth W. Newell.

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