Water oak is a medium to large deciduous tree native to wetlands and floodplain areas of the southeastern United States, valued for its ability to thrive in poorly drained soils where other oaks struggle. It produces small acorns and displays yellow to reddish fall color.
Overview
Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
50–90′ tall × 40–60′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
moderate
Zone 5aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 9b
pH Range
4.87.3
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.8 to 7.3
Soil Texture
Medium, Fine
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringFall
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
mid successionalclimax
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southeastern United States
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia
