Black Oak
Common Name: Black Oak
Species Name: Quercus velutina Lam.
Family Name: Fagaceae
Plant Type: Trees
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | North America |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Distribution in Oklahoma | Eastern half of state |
| Sun Preference | Somewhat shade intolerant |
| Susceptibility | Oak decline, Biscogniauxia canker, oak wilt |
ID Characteristics
- Field Identification Characteristics
Good shade tree
- Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 18-inch diameter, 70-foot height
- Leaves: Decidious Broadleaf
- Leaf Type: Simple
- Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
- Leaf Shape: Elliptical
- Stipules: Yes
- Floral Characteristics
- Petals: Not showy
- Petal Number: 0
- Flower Color: Greenish-yellow
- Flower Timing: Spring
- Fruit Type: Nut-like
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Dry uplands, sandy and rocky ridges, oak-pine and oak-hickory forests |
| Soil Type | Dry upland soils |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 6 to 8 |
| Successional Stage | Early to mid-successional |