Quercus nigra

Also Known As

Possum Oak
Water Oak

Plant type

tree

size

H: 50'-80'
W: 50'-80'

planting zones

6a-9b

Quercus nigra plant details

Quercus nigra is a broadleaf semi-evergreen tree with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control, heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Quercus nigra

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fagaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 50 FT - 80 FT - wide, 50 FT - 80 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, shade tree, street tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Quercus nigra

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, erosion, heat, humidity, pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Narrow, smooth-margined leaves are bluish-green above and pale-green and lightly fuzzy beneath. Becomes a lovely broad 50-80' tree with a rounded crown. The brownish- gray juvenile bark becomes very dark-grey with age and develops a rough scaly ridging. Water oak is native to the southeastern United States, typically found in low woodlands, floodplains and along streams and rivers. Its broad ½" acorns feature short-stalked cups with woolly scales and are a valuable source of food for wildlife. S/M-W

By: Forestfarm

Gardening facts about Quercus nigra plant

How to Grow Quercus nigra

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- pollution tolerant
- erosion control
- verticillium wilt resistant