Photo Credit:
Courtesy Sally and Andy Wasowski, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
Black Oak
Quercus velutina
The black oak is a deciduous tree growing 50 to 80 feet tall with a variable spread. Its broad branches create an open, often irregular crown. Catkins emerge just before or alongside new leaves. The tree’s thick, glossy, pointed-lobed leaves typically turn orange or red in autumn.
Sold as bare root seedlings, 18-24”.
* Bundles of 25 qualify for Mix & Match discount, see Hardwoods collection for more information.
Growth Rate: Moderate
Soils: Rich soil. Sand, Loam
Moisture: Dry
Shade Tolerance: Full Sun to Part shade
Mature Height: 50-80 ft.
Deer Damage Potential: Medium
Origin: Native
Uses: Lumber, wildlife, shade, fall color
USDA Plant Profile