Which tree has the scientific name "Quercus alba"?

Quercus alba is the scientific name for the more common tree name of the white oak. The tree may also be referred to as stave oak, ridge white oak, forked-leaf white oak and the fork-leaf oak.

The white oak is found in many eastern parts of the United States. It serves as a good habitat for several birds and mammals. Songbirds use them for perching and nesting sites. The tree's twigs are used for nesting materials. The tree is used in a variety of landscaping projects and is considered valuable for reforestation projects, or areas that have been stripped of vegetation.