Woody > Quercus > Quercus nigra > Quercus nigra
Quercus nigra
Water Oak, Possum Oak
Origin: Southeastern United States of America.
| Family |
| Fagaceae |
| Genus |
| Quercus |
| Species |
| nigra |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Height |
| 25 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
| Shape |
| Rounded crown. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Smooth, dark grey with smooth, glabrescent dark brown twigs. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| Ovoid and brown. |
| Leaf Description |
| Deep green with a cuneate base, 4-13 x 2-5 cm. |
| Flower Description |
| Drooping catkins, 5-8 cm in length. |
| Fruit Description |
| Acorn, globose, 1-1.5 cm. |
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