BLACK OAK

Quercus velutina

COLLECTION

Oak Park

 

FAMILY

Fagaceae

 

PLANT TYPE

Tree, Deciduous

 

ZONE

3-9

 

 

CULTURE

Prefers rich, sandy, well-drained, acidic soil in full sun.

 

NOTEWORTHY CHARACTERISTICS

With space, this medium to large tree will develop a large spreading crown giving shade cover.

 

PROBLEMS

Black oaks are difficult to transplant due to their extensive taproot.

 

GARDEN USES

A medium shade tree for massive open space.

 

HISTORY

Large trees were selected to remain as part of the original Frederick Law Olmsted design. Our collection has trees ranging from 130 to 150 years old.

 

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