A good “all around” oak, the black oak can commonly be found in a variety of places. This oak will tolerate higher and drier sites but is also typical of sites slightly above bottoms. A member of the red oak family, the black oak is a great tree for future timber use. The black oak is often accused of being high in tannins and a common misconception is that black oak acorns are not palatable to wildlife. This is not entirely true; black oak has significant wildlife value and is an important tree to add to your oak tree collection.
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Type: Zone: |
Red Oak Section 6-9 |
| Soil pH: | 4.5 - 6.0 |
| Mature Height: | 90' |
| Wildlife Value: | Acorn is source of food for wild turkey, deer squirrel, grouse, and other small mammals. |
| Site Preference: | Naturally occurs on dry uplands. Best growth occurs on lower slopes in rich, well-drained soils. |
| Nut Maturity Date: | October to early November |
| Alias: | Yellow Oak, Quercitron Oak, Yellow Bark Oak, Smooth Bark Oak |
