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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days , or until radicle emergence

Germination: sow seed 3/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: fall sowing in mulched beds is preferred to artificial stratification

Native to: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia

Native

Introduced

Quercus nigraQuercus nigra

Duck Oak, Orange Oak, Possum Oak, Punk Oak, Spotted Oak, Water Oak

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In Stock: 13.835 lb (Total:13.835lb)

Quercus nigra

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13.83 lb AR

Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

304

Quantity:

13.83 lb

Collected in:

Arkansas

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1837063

Characteristics

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New Zealand

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days , or until radicle emergence

Germination: sow seed 3/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: fall sowing in mulched beds is preferred to artificial stratification

Native to: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia

Native

Introduced

Quercus nigra, Water Oak, is a versatile and fast-growing native tree perfect for enhancing large landscapes or naturalized areas. Standing tall at 50-80 feet with a spread of 50-70 feet, this medium-sized deciduous tree offers a rounded, open canopy. While its wood is comparatively weaker than other oaks, Water Oak excels in adaptability, thriving in full sun to part shade, and accommodating clay, sand, loam, and both acidic and alkaline soils.

A member of the red oak group, Water Oak's bluish-green leaves, spatulate or variably shaped, offer a delightful seasonal show, turning yellow in fall. Its acorns, which mature over two seasons, provide essential sustenance for wildlife like squirrels, deer, and various bird species, enriching your ecosystem. Ideal for wet or moist areas, especially along rivers or low-lying regions, this oak is especially valuable in reclaiming or restoring hardwood forests.

While it may have a shorter lifespan of 30 to 50 years, Water Oak stands out as a beautiful shade tree and as a host plant for butterflies, including the Imperial moth. Whether you're creating a natural sanctuary or beautifying urban spaces, Water Oak promises both ecological benefits and visual appeal.