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Quercus velutina

black oak

Black oak is handsome upland tree with deeply lobed, pointy leaves. Oaks are among the 3 best tree genera for supporting wildlife, providing food and habitat for hundreds of insect species, as well as nesting space for birds and forage for mammals. This statuesque tree grows as broad as it is tall, with good fall color. 



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Height: 50-60 ft
Spread: 50-60 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average
• Dry
Ecoregion
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
• Fall Foliage
• Fall/Winter Fruit
Attracts Wildlife
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Pollinator Powerhouse Plant
• Host Plant
Tolerance
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
• Drought Tolerant
Additional Attributes
• Edible
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Naturalize
• Specimen
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
• Red to Purple Fall Foliage


North American Distribution


Quercus velutina - black oak, CC-BY 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
Quercus velutina - black oak, CC-BY 2.5