Black Oak (Quercus velutina)

Also known as yellow oak and its wood is often sold as red oak. Black oaks grow best in wet soil where they can live up to 200 years. They produce large crops of acorns, and their bristle-tipped leaves turn red in the fall.

Fall Color; Attracts: 🐛 🐦
Light: full to part sun
Soil: dry, medium, or wet
Mature Height: 60’ - 80’