Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Family: Fagaceae Beech


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 6A - 10A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Brown
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Wet
Height 50' to 75' / 15.20m to 22.80m
Spread 50' to 80' / 15.20m to 24.40m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Broadleaf, semi-evergreen
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive