Quercus nigra

Non-lobed oak found in southeastern U.S. wetlands.

Quercus nigra

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Common Name water oak
Landscape Zone LZ3
Firewise Rating Firewise (1)
Urban Use High
Invasive No
Native Yes
Utility Use No
Ladder Potential without Pruning No
Cold Hardiness Zone 6
Heat Tolerance Zone 9
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil pH Acidic
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils High
Salt Tolerance Yes
Drought Resistance Medium
Pest Resistance High
Growth Rate Medium
Plant Form Round
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 40
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 12
Trunk Size Single,
Bark Smooth
Leaf Arrangement Alternate
Leaf Persistance Deciduous
Leaf Color Green None
Leaf Type Simple
Leaf Characteristics Papery-thin

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