White oak is a wide ranging oak that can be found from southern Maine to southeast Minnesota. From there it extends south all the way to eastern Texas across to northern Florida. White oak is a member of the white oak group and considered by many the most important of all the oaks. White oak is the most important oak in the timber industry and its acorn is the most palatable of all the oaks. It is considered a medium to large tree and can attain heights of over 100 feet. White oak can be found growing on a wide range of soils and sites.