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Water Oak (Quercus nigra)

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The Water Oak Quercus nigra is native to the eastern and south-central United States found in all the coastal states from New Jersey to Texas, and inland as far as Oklahoma, Kentucky, and southern Missouri. It is adapted to wet, swampy areas, such as along ponds and stream banks, but can also tolerate well-drained sites and even heavy, compacted soils. Has unusual lobed foliage which can vary. Readily hybrodises with a number of other closely related oaks.

  • Size: approx 20m+ high x 20m+ wide
  • Uses: successful in swampy ground
  • Features: fast growing, adaptable to a range of soil types.

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