Quercus nigra #3
Quercus nigra #3
Water Oak
Suitable for wet areas
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Water oak is a conical to round-topped?tree with thick, leathery, leaves. The shiny, dark-green leaves are wedge-shaped and may have lobes at the tips. Foliage becomes yellow in fall.?Fast growing. Attracts birds, butterflies, other pollinators. Host for several butterfly species.
Botanical Name- Quercus nigra
Pronunciation- KWER-kus NY-gruh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height- 100 ft
Sun Exposure- Part shade
Soil Preferences- Deep moist, poorly drained soil
Current Size- #3
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Bloom Time-
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Fauna Attracted- Nesting birds, acorn-eating birds (jays), myriad insect pollinators
Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin -
Yearly Care Instructions- Remove deadwood in winter; water newly planted trees deeply and mulch around the base.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead or weak branches.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a slow-release, balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; low to moderate feeding need. Improve clay drainage and water deeply during establishment.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone
Possible Issues- Oak wilt, gypsy moths, powdery mildew
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