Black Oak - Quercus velutina
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Common Name: Black Oak Botanical Name: Quercus velutina Category: Trees, Shrubs & Vines Flower Color: Green, Red, Yellow Bloom Time: Spring Soil Conditions: Acidic, Rich, Well-drained Exposure/Light Requirements: Full Sun Foliage: Deciduous, Orange/Yellow Fall Color Height: 30-60 feet Wildlife: Birds, Mammals Berry Color: Green/Brown |
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| Description: This shade tree grows 50-60 feet tall. Its bark starts out smooth and gray but matures to rough and black. Catkins appear in the spring. The female catkins are reddish green and the male catkins are yellowish green. This tree is monoecious. Prefers a sunny location with rich, well-drained, acidic soil. It will tolerate Black Walnut. Its acorns are an important food source for tons of wildlife! | |