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Foliage
Form and fall color
| Black Oak, Yellow Oak, Quercitron Oak, Quercitron, Smoothbark Oak, Yellowbark Oak
Quercus velutina
Fagaceae (black oak group)
Black Oak is a striking species of the Pineywoods and Post Oak Savannah of east Texas. It grows on sandy upland ridges in somewhat acidic, coarse-textured soil. A deep taproot gives it the ability to thrive on poor sites. Black Oak is fairly uncommon, ocurring singly or in pairs but never in thickets and groves. One of eastern Texas' most attractive oaks, it has deep rich green leaves in the summer and golden yellow fall color. It is highly intolerant of shade.
Plant Habit or Use: medium tree
Exposure: sun
Flower Color: yellow-green
Blooming Period: spring
Fruit Characteristics: acorn
Height: to 90 ft.
Width: to 60 ft.
Plant Character: deciduous
Heat Tolerance: high
Water Requirements: low
Soil Requirements: acid
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4
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