Quercus velutina

Black Oak

Black Oak tolerates poor dry sites. Leaves turn deep orange or red in fall.

Similar in growth and habit to White Oak
Slow-growing but long lived and tolerant of poor, dry sites
Food and cover for wildlife

Item

Description

On Hand
1840 # 3 RPM 10
1841 # 3CG RPM 2245
1857 03in 500
1858 06in 3350
1859 12in 0

More about Quercus velutina :

Like all Red Oaks, the Black Oak's leaves are deeply lobed and pointed, but those of the Black Oak are also thicker in substance and stiffer.

Black Oak Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Produced using Forrest Keeling's patented RPM Root Production Method ® technology for exceptional growth and survivability.

Height:

60-80 Feet

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Spread:

50-60 Feet

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 8

Characteristics & Attributes
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture Preference
• Average
• Moist, Well-Drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Upland Birds and Game
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Fall
Foliage Color
• Red
Habit
• Deciduous
Attributes
• Wetlands and Streambank Stabilization
• Great Foliage
• Mass Planting
• Midwest Native
• Naturalizing
• Erosion Control