Quercus nigra ~ Water Oak modern marked as public domain

marked as public domain

Susceptible to whiteflies

(2) Chihiro H

Grows best in partial shade to full sun conditions and thrive in well-drained

Prefers sunny areas in rich moist soils

Quercus nigra ~ Water Oak modern marked as public domainWater Oak is a large natives semi evergreen tree with a conical to broad rounded crown, and a slender straight trunk. The narrow 3 lobed dull blue green foliage with paler undersides turn coppery gold or red in fall and may persist through most of winter in the south. The nearly black acorns have flat scaly cups and take two growing seasons to mature. Best grown in full sun and medium to wet rich well drained acidic soils. Quercus nigra supports a