The water oak (scientifically named Quercus nigra) is a tree species in the red oak group that originates on the Southeastern coast of the United States. It is known for its quick growth rate and reaches up to 30 meters tall.

Quercus nigra, the water oak, is an oak in the red oak group (Quercus sect. Lobatae), native to the eastern and south-central United States, found in all the coastal states from New Jersey to Texas, and inland as far as Oklahoma, Kentucky, and southern Missouri. [3]

2023年2月17日 · Water oaks grow at a fantastic rate of up to 24 inches (61 cm.) per year. Caring for a water oak is easy, but it is a weak wooded tree prone to many diseases and insect pests. Water oaks produce copious quantities of acorns, which are a favorite food of squirrels, raccoons, turkeys, pigs, ducks, quail, and deer. Deer also browse young stems and ...

Water oak (Quercus nigra), sometimes called possum oak or spotted oak, is commonly found along southeastern watercourses and lowlands on silty clay and loamy soils. This medium-sized rapid-growing tree is often abundant as second growth on cutover lands.

Water oak is deciduous in the North, semi-evergreen in the Deep South, and trees reach 60 to 80 feet in height (shorter when grown in the open) with a 60- to 70-foot spread. Some trees put on a wonderful yellow fall color show for about a week.

water oak, (Quercus nigra), ornamental tree, native to the southeastern coastal plains of the United States. The plant is adapted to moist conditions, such as along stream banks, but can tolerate drier soils. The tree is fairly short-lived (less than 80 years) and is often planted as a shade tree for its broad canopy. See also oak.

1990年12月1日 · Water oak (Quercus nigra), sometimes called possum oak or spotted oak, is commonly found along southeastern watercourses and lowlands on silty clay and loamy soils. This medium-sized rapid-growing tree is often abundant as second growth on cutover lands.

The water oak is native to the central and eastern United States. It is found in forests, flood plains, and along rivers and streams or in sloped areas with drier soils. It is commonly found in the Coastal Plains and Piedmont areas of North Carolina in bottomland forests. This tree prefers rich, medium to wet acidic soils in full sun.

Water oak trees (Quercus nigra) are a common riparian species, but they present some identification challenges. See photos of these trees here.

Water Oak is adapted to wet, poorly-drained soils in swampy areas, but can also tolerate well-drained soils. It is relatively short-lived in comparison to other oaks, living only 60 to 80 years. This tree is commonly used to restore bottomland hardwood forests on land that was previously cleared for agriculture or pine plantations.