BLACK OAK
Quercus velutina

COLLECTION
Oak Park
FAMILY
Fagaceae
PLANT TYPE
Tree, Deciduous
ZONE
3-9
CULTURE
Prefers rich, sandy, well-drained, acidic soil in full sun.
NOTEWORTHY CHARACTERISTICS
With space, this medium to large tree will develop a large spreading crown giving shade cover.
PROBLEMS
Black oaks are difficult to transplant due to their extensive taproot.
GARDEN USES
A medium shade tree for massive open space.
HISTORY
Large trees were selected to remain as part of the original Frederick Law Olmsted design. Our collection has trees ranging from 130 to 150 years old.
OAK PARK COLLECTION