Quercus nigra ~ Water Oak modern Prefers sunny areas in rich

Prefers sunny areas in rich moist soils

Glossy rich green leaves turn greenish-yellow in fall

Grows best in partial shade to full sun conditions and thrive in well-drained

so it's a good idea to plant it in the middle or back of a border where its soft texture and beautiful blooms can be easily seen

The round lobed leaves are purple-black with contrasting hot pink splotches in spring that lighten to cream and pink spots in summer

Quercus nigra ~ Water Oak modern Prefers sunny areas in richWater Oak is a large natives semi evergreen tree with a conical to broad rounded crown, and a slender straight trunk. The narrow 3 lobed dull blue green foliage with paler undersides turn coppery gold or red in fall and may persist through most of winter in the south. The nearly black acorns have flat scaly cups and take two growing seasons to mature. Best grown in full sun and medium to wet rich well drained acidic soils. Quercus nigra supports a