Foliage
Bark
Bud
Twig
Taxonomy
| Family | Fagaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Quercus |
| Species | velutina |
| Common Name | black oak |
| iTree Code | QUVE |
Plant Form
| Form | Tree: rounded crown |
|---|---|
| Height | 80 feet |
| Spread | 50 feet |
| Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
| Foliage | up to 8" long and 1/2 as wide, 7-9 lobes coming to points; slightly hairy along the veins; can be persist in winter (marcescent) | Leaf Type
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Simple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needles | 0 | ||
| Bark | flat gray with narrow ridges and furrows, becoming darker and blocky with age | ||
| Bud | ovate or conical with overlapping scales (imbricate), narrow and sharply pointed, slightly hairy - yellow/gray hairs | Bud Arrangement
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Alternate |
| Twig | red/brown, current year has downy hair, then smooth | ||
| Flower | male and female on the tree (monoecious) | ||
| Fruit | acorn, 3/4" long, light brown with striate (stripes), cup covers 1/3 of nut with overlapping scales | ||
| Fall Color | deep red | ||
Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 3a | Min | 4.1 | Soil | Intolerant |
| Max | 9b | Max | 6.5 | Spray | Intolerant |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate | Low | No |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native |
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|---|---|
| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | United States |
| More Information | Visit External Site |