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black oak

black oak

Quercus velutina

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 4aZone 9b

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A large deciduous oak native to eastern North America, valued for its dark, deeply lobed leaves that turn rich burgundy-red in fall. It grows vigorously in full sun and is tolerant of various soil conditions once established.

Overview

Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
50–80′ tall × 50–80′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Fagaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with