Quercus velutina
Common name: Black Oak
Black Oak tends to be found on well-drained sites such as sand or gravel. The leaves are very similar to Red Oak. Â Fall color can be red but usually is a tan-brown. Ultimate size is slightly smaller than Red Oak in the Chicago region. As you go east, the Black Oak can reach massive proportions. The pioneers used the bark for yellow dye.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Trees
Soil type
Dry, Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry)
Light exposure
Full Sun
Bloom period
Spring
Urban environment
Compacted/New Construction Soils, Road-side/Salt Tolerant
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands, Sandy Soils, Savannas, Woodlands
Growth form
Single trunk
Growth rate
Fast
Flower color
Yellowish Catkin
Fall color
Red Orange
Size
- Mature height
- 40 Feet
- Mature width
- 20 Feet
- Max height
- 70 Feet
- Max width
- 65 Feet
Additional information
Butterfly host plant Loved by birds