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[ 606 ]Quercus alba

White Oak Bark Cut & Sifted, Wild Crafted

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[ 662 ]Quercus alba

White Oak Bark Powder, Wild Crafted

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Quercus alba
plant overview
an astringent bark

White oak is a North American species of tree most often found in the forest growing alongside pine, poplar and maple, but is also frequently found growing on the shores of lakes, ponds and other bodies of water. Its leaves and twigs are the preferred nesting material for many small animals and birds, while its wood is coveted by mission-style furniture makers. White oak bark powder is valued for its astringent qualities. White oak bark powder benefits include being a source of vitamin B-12 and iron. What is white oak bark used for? White oak bark powder uses include it traditionally being decocted or tinctured or used to make teas and tonics.

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01.
A Bit of Botany

a little botanical information on white oak

description
Quercus alba, commonly called the white oak, is a tree of the Fagaceae family.

The lower branches of the white oak are likely to extend far out laterally, parallel to the ground; and on maturity this tree can reach vertical heights of 65–85 feet (19.5-25.5 m). White oak may live in excess of 200–300 years, older instances have occurred. At around 20 years the tree's sexual maturity begins, however it will not produce large crops of acorns until it is 50 years of age.

White oak bark is a light ash-gray and peels somewhat from the top, bottom and/or sides. In the spring its young silvery-pink leaves are delicate and covered with a soft, blanket-like down. The petioles are short, and the pale green and downy leaves will cluster close to the ends of the shoots. The leaves grow to be 5-8.5 inches in length and 2.75-4.5 inches in width and have an upper surface that is deep glossy green. In the autumn they will usually turn red or brown, however depending on climate, site, and individual tree genetics, some white oak trees are nearly always red, and can even be even purple in autumn.

The lobes can be shallow (extending only less than halfway to the midrib) or they can be deep and somewhat branching. The acorns are usually sessile, and grow to 0.5-1 inch in length, falling in early October.

Also known as:
white oak

White Oak, the astringent bark

02.
Where in the World

habitat and range for white oak

Quercus alba is native to eastern North America and found from southern Quebec west to eastern Minnesota and south to northern Florida and eastern Texas.

03.
Cultivation & Harvesting

considerations for growing and harvesting white oak

climate
White oak grows both on ridges and in valleys—as well as in between—in dry and moist habitats. The white oak is mainly a lowland tree, but in the Appalachian Mountains reaches altitudes of 5,249 ft. In an oak-heath forest (as is commonly found in high elevations in the eastern US), white oak is often a component of the forest canopy.

soil
Grows in moderately acid and alkaline soils.

growing
The seeds will quickly lose viability if they are allowed to dry out. The seed is best sown as soon as it is ripe in an outdoor seed bed, though it must be protected from mice, squirrels and similar.

The white oak bark plant produces a deep taproot and needs to be planted out into their permanent locations relatively young. Trees should not remain in a nursery bed for more than two growing seasons without being moved, if they are, they will transplant poorly.

harvesting
The white willow bark is harvested in the spring and dried for later use.

preserving
Store dried white willow bark, cut pieces and dried powdered white willow bark in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

04.
The Rest of the Story


Formulas & Recipes

White oak bark tea recipes have a long history of use by Native Americans and is simple to make. To make white bark bark tea, steep in a cup of hot water, strain and enjoy. You can also boil up 3/4 teaspoon of dried oak bark in a few cups of water, strain, and drink.


Health Benefits of White Oak Bark

The bark of white oak is attributed with astringent, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory qualities, largely due to a high content of tannins. While the bark may be prepared as a tea or tonic, it is most commonly tinctured. The white oak bark is also used to produce topical formulations for the skin.

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