Quercus velutina (Black oak)

Quercus velutina

Black oak

  • Spread: 50-80′ x 50-89′
  • Light: ☀️⛅
  • Water: Dry, Medium
  • Soil: Loamy/Fertile, Sandy, Well Drained
  • Bloom Time: Spring
  • Bloom Color: yellow-green
  • Deer Resistance: Yes
  • Wildlife Value: 🏡🐝🦋
  • Ecological Value: Hosts 100+  butterflies & moths (i.e Edward’s Hairstreak);  provides food for birds & animals
  • Design Value: Orange/red leaves in fall; prone to structural damage/decay

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