Images of the Water Oak (Quercus nigra)

Water Oak

Quercus nigra

This medium-sized deciduous tree is native to the southeastern United States. Mature trees can reach heights of 30 m with trunks 1 m in diameter. The leaves of this species are bluish-green and easily identified by a rounded lobe at the tip. The leaves of young trees are nearly evergreen, persisting almost through the winter.

Habitat:Streambanks and wet woodlands.

Growth Habit:Deciduous tree, growing to 35 m tall, with slender trunk.

Bloom Time:Mid-spring.

Longevity:Moderate.

Presence in US:AL AR DC DE FL GA KY LA MD MO MS NC NJ OK SC TN TX VA

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This project was supported in part by NSF Grant IIS-03-25867 (ITR: An Electronic Field Guide: Plant Exploration and Discovery in the 21st Century) and by the Washington Biologists' Field Club.

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