Protected Series:
Zone: 4NORTHERN BLACK OAK
Quercus velutina is commonly referred to as the Northern Black Oak, this large, deciduous oak is native to the upland hills, slopes and ridges from Florida to Texas, north of Maine, Michigan, Minnesota and Ohio. Similar to the Red Oak, its bark is almost black on mature trunks with deep broad furrowed ridges. Inner bark is yellow to bright orange. Leathery, shiny, dark green leaves turn yellow to yellow-brown to dull red in fall. Elliptic acorns have saucer-shaped acorn cups that cover up to half of the acorn. On mature trees, large crops of acorn appear every 2 to 3 years. A nice, medium sized shade tree for lawns, streets or parks.
| PLANT | SIZE | TYPE | GALENA | ADD'L | DIG | SOON |
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con = containers - available now
Galena (Ready to Go!) Plants that are above ground and available now
Additional (More Plants!) Plants are not in Galena, but in a remote location which is easily accessible. Call your rep for info. They will not be in the Shop.
Dig (In-Ground Field) Plants are still in the ground. Please call your sales rep to place a Dig Order. They will not be in the Shop.
Soon (Coming Soon) Plants are not quite ready but coming soon. Call your rep to inquire. They will not be in the Shop.
(BBnPOT - formerly known as GRSTART - are B&B put into a container - they are available now)
Available cultivars in this genus:
