Black Oak
Price range: $21.00 through $50.00
Description
| Black Oak | ||
| Description | Black oak (Quercus velutina), also known as the yellow oak, is a medium-to-large deciduous tree with a long lifespan. It is drought tolerant and produces strong lumber. Black oak acorns are a vital food source for wildlife, and its leaves serve as host plants for butterflies and moths, providing food to birds. Cavities in black oak trees provide habitat for small mammals and birds including the northern flicker and pileated woodpecker. *Black oak should be guarded when young, as it is a preferred browsing plant for deer. | |
|
Seedling information
|
Age | 0 – 2 years |
| Size | 12 – 18″ | |
|
Size
|
Height | 50 – 80 ft. |
| Spread | 50 – 60 ft. | |
| Growth rate | Slow to moderate | |
|
Needs
|
Sun | Full sun to partial shade |
| Water use | Medium | |
| Soil | Sandy to rich, dry to moist well-drained soil | |
|
Bloom/Nut/Fruit
|
Bloom time | March – May |
| Bloom color | Yellow, green, brown | |
| Fruit type | Nut | |
| Edible/Inedible | Inedible | |
| Nativeness | Native | |
| Benefits | Great shade tree; long lived; drought tolerant; attracts many kinds of butterflies, moths, birds, and mammals. | |
| Climate Change Hardiness | High adaptability (US Forest Service) | |
Additional information
| Amount | 5 pack, 10 pack, 25 pack, 50 pack |
|---|
Related products
-
- Deciduous
Persimmon, Common
- Price range: $21.00 through $50.00
- Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
-
- Deciduous
White Oak
- Price range: $21.00 through $50.00
- Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
-
- Deciduous
Red Maple
- Price range: $21.00 through $29.00
- Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
