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Black Oak

Black Oak - QUEVEL
Quercus velutina


NEWattracts butterfliesattracts songbirdsresists deertolerates walnuts
An acid-soil-loving oak most commonly found growing on sand. Similar in appearance to Red Oak but has finer-textured foliage and deeper fissures that take on a scaly appearance.

Colour: Green Blooms: May Height (cm): 2400
Sun: Full Soil: Sand Moisture: Dry

Other traits: Wildlife. The acorns are eaten by a variety of mammals and birds. Oaks are the host-plants of butterflies and moths
In Stock: Yes

 



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attracts butterflies Attracts Butterflies resists deer Resists Deer attracts songbirds Attracts Songbirds
penetrates clay Penetrates Clay attracts ducks Attracts Ducks tolerates dry conditions Tolerates Dry Conditions
attracts hummingbirds Attracts Hummingbirds tolerates walnuts Tolerates Walnuts benefits watergardens Benefits Watergardens