Selecting Trees for Your Home - Black Oak (Quercus velutina)

University of Illinois Extension - Selecting Trees for Your Home
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Black Oak
Quercus velutina

2 pictures total.

Black Oak form

Size:

Small

Medium

Large

Exposure/ Light Requirements:

Full Shade

Full Sun

Partial Sun/Shade

Pests and Problems:

Bacterial Disease

Bacterial Leaf Scorch (Xyllela fastidiosa)

Environmental Damage

Fungal Disease

Galls are common, but not serious (other problems are possible, but usually not serious). Oak wilt is a potential serious problem. Difficult to transplant due to a deep taproot.

Hardiness Zone:	4 - 8 [Find Your Zone]
Mature Height:	60-75 Feet
Features:	Fall color varies from red to yellow brown.
Culture:	Full sun; prefers moist, well-drained soil, but can tolerate some dryness; prefers acid soil.
Mature Form:	Rounded to irregular
Native To:	United States (and Illinois)
Soil Conditions:	Dry Moist, Well-Drained Wet
Tolerance:	Alkaline Soil Dry Sites Salt Soil Compaction Wet Sites Wind
Uses:	Massing Patio Screen Shade Specimen Street Wind Break
Foliage Color:	Green
Fall Foliage Color:	Brown Red Yellow
Additional Notes: