White Oak (Quercus Alba) has a very distinctive light ashy gray bark. It occurs in a wide variety of habitats and grows very slowly. Trees 300 years old are not uncommon, and some have been known to live 600 years. Its uses are many, including furniture, heavy construction, interior finishes, pallets and flooring. Indians and early settlers often used white oak acorns for food after boiling and soaking out the tannic acid.