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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