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Quercus nigra

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Water-oak from the USA; fast growing tree, round habit. This plant grows to about 5 m. This plant is completely hardy.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Doenig, BRD

Date taken : 27.09.1998

Common name : Water oak

Family : Fagaceae

© first picture : Arboretum Trompenburg Rotterdam

© picture 2 : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen, location picture : Florida, USA

© picture 3 : Garden Picture

© picture 4 : Garden Picture

© picture 5 : Garden Picture

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : tree
soil type : good gardening soil
planting place : needs a sunny place
habit/form : upright growing
water requirement : needs a lot of water
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 4 and 5 meter
width approx : between 2 and 3 meter
quantity per m2 : 1
leaf colour : green
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : not scented
hardiness : completely hardy
special feature good autumn colours