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Quercus alba Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses General Uses: A mulch of the leaves repels slugs, grubs etc, though fresh leaves should not be used as these can inhibit plant growth. The bark is a rich source of tannin[171, 226]. Oak galls are excrescences that are sometimes produced in great numbers on the tree and are caused by the activity of the larvae of different insects. The insects live inside these galls, obtaining their nutrient therein. When the insect pupates and leaves, the gall can be used as a rich source of tannin, that can also be used as a dyestuff[4]. A brown dye is obtained from the bark or from the galls, it does not require a mordant[226]. Yellow, chrome and gold can also be obtained if mordants are used[226]. Wood - strong, very heavy, hard, tough, close grained, durable[46, 82, 171, 213, 227]. It weighs about 46lb per cubic foot[227]. One of the most important timbers in N. America, it is used for cabinet making, construction, agricultural tools etc, and is also a good fuel[46, 82, 171, 213]. For further Quercus alba gardening information |
