Northern Black Oak, Quercitron

Quercus velutina

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Overview

Quercus velutina, the Northern Black Oak, is a robust deciduous tree. It reaches 50-60 feet in height with a trunk up to 3 feet in diameter. This oak is noted for its dark furrowed bark, glossy green leaves with bristly lobes, and vibrant fall colors. It thrives in Zones 4-8, prefers well-drained soil, and full sun. It's an excellent wildlife habitat, providing food and shelter. Ideal for large spaces and naturalistic landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–9Climate Temperate

Northern Black Oak, Quercitron (Quercus velutina) — Quercus velutina, the Northern Black Oak, is a robust deciduous tree

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Fagaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Northern Black Oak, Quercitron (Quercus velutina) — It thrives in full sun, but it can also tolerate partial shade

Northern Black Oak, Quercitron (Quercus velutina) — tree for full or half

Northern Black Oak, Quercitron (Quercus velutina) — including tolerance to air pollution and compacted soils

Northern Black Oak, Quercitron (Quercus velutina) — makes it an invaluable addition to metropolitan landscapes

Northern Black Oak, Quercitron (Quercus velutina) — It reaches 50-60 feet in height with a trunk up to 3 feet in diameter; rounded crown spanning up to 50 feet

Northern Black Oak, Quercitron (Quercus velutina) — Quercus velutina, the Northern Black Oak, is a robust deciduous tree; it thrives in Zones 4-8, prefers

Northern Black Oak, Quercitron (Quercus velutina) — Ideal for large spaces and naturalistic landscapes; rounded crown spanning up to 50 feet in width at

Northern Black Oak, Quercitron (Quercus velutina) — scientifically designated as Quercus velutina; turn a brilliant array of yellow

Northern Black Oak, Quercitron (Quercus velutina) — is a majestic and resilient deciduous tree; its ability to adapt to urban environments

Northern Black Oak, Quercitron (Quercus velutina) — highly esteemed in landscape designs for both its ornamental and ecological value; it thrives in Zones 4-8

Northern Black Oak, Quercitron (Quercus velutina) — It thrives in Zones 4-8, prefers well-drained soil, and full sun; its ability to adapt to urban environments

Northern Black Oak, Quercitron (Quercus velutina) — This oak is noted for its dark furrowed bark, glossy green leaves with bristly lobes, and, image 31

Northern Black Oak, Quercitron (Quercus velutina) — It's an excellent wildlife habitat, providing food and shelter; it thrives in Zones 4-8, prefers

Northern Black Oak, Quercitron (Quercus velutina) — This impressive species can soar to heights of 60 to 80 feet; rounded crown spanning up to 50 feet in width

Northern Black Oak, Quercitron (Quercus velutina) — rounded crown spanning up to 50 feet in width at maturity; turn a brilliant array of yellow

Northern Black Oak, Quercitron (Quercus velutina) — Its robust trunk can grow to diameters of 2 to 3 feet; its ability to adapt to urban environments

Northern Black Oak, Quercitron (Quercus velutina) — deeply furrowed bark that adds texture to any garden setting.<br><br>In spring; it thrives in Zones 4-8

Northern Black Oak, Quercitron (Quercus velutina) — the Northern Black Oak produces inconspicuous yellow-green catkins; rounded crown spanning up to 50 feet in

Northern Black Oak, Quercitron (Quercus velutina) — followed by the development of distinctive; turn a brilliant array of yellow

Northern Black Oak, Quercitron (Quercus velutina) — glossy green foliage with bristle-tipped lobes; its ability to adapt to urban environments

Northern Black Oak, Quercitron (Quercus velutina) — measuring 5 to 10 inches in length; it thrives in Zones 4-8, prefers well-drained soil, and full sun

Northern Black Oak, Quercitron (Quercus velutina) — it is worth noting that this oak prefers well-drained; its ability to adapt to urban environments

Northern Black Oak, Quercitron (Quercus velutina) — or bronze hues in the fall - a spectacular display for any landscape; turn a brilliant array of yellow

Northern Black Oak, Quercitron (Quercus velutina) — turn a brilliant array of yellow; rounded crown spanning up to 50 feet in width at maturity

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