Black Oak
Quercus velutina
This great shade tree shows bright yellow and orange colors during the fall season. Acorns provide a good food source for small mammals and birds. ***Toxic to horses***
Plant Type:
Tree
Water Needs:
Low
Average
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Height: 50 -
60 ft
Spread: 50 -
60 ft
Duration:
- Perennial
Season of Interest:
Countries:
- United States
- Canada
Ecoregion Level II:
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- 8.5 - Mississippi Alluvial & SE USA Coastal Plains
- 8.3 - SE USA Plains
- 8.4 - Ozark/Ouachita-Appalachian Forests
- 5.3 - Atlantic Highlands (USA)
- 5.3 - Atlantic Highlands (Canada)
- 8.1 - Mixed Wood Plains (USA)
- 8.2 - Central USA Plains
- 8.1 - Mixed Wood Plains (Canada)
- 9.2 - Temperate Prairies (USA)
- 9.2 - Temperate Prairies (Canada)
- 5.2 - Mixed Wood Shield (USA)
- 5.2 - Mixed Wood Shield (Canada)
- 9.4 - South Central Semi-Arid Prairies