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Water Oak
The Water Oak tree, Quercus nigra, is also known as a spotted oak or possum oak. Water Oak trees are a conical to round-topped tree. It is a popular tree in the South as a shade and street tree. This deciduous tree is fast growing and it starts producing acorns before its 10th year. The Water Oak is found along streams and low ground. It is a tall tree with a slender trunk . The Quercus nigra is hardy to zone 6 and is frost tender. The plant prefers medium to heavy soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It requires moist soil. The plant can tolerate strong winds but not maritime exposure. Acorns are 1/2 inch long, very dark in color, and 1/3 covered by a flattened cap. It matures in September of the second year. The Water Oak trees attractive form makes it a popular landscape and shade tree. Water oak acorns provide food for many animals such as squirrels, white-tailed deer, and wild turkey. ... find out more
Black Walnut - Thomas Black The 'Thomas Black' Black Walnut tree, Juglans nigra, 'Thomas Black', is one of the most popular nut trees in America, not only because of its expensive wood, but the nuts are in high demand for cookies, cakes and ice-cream. The Thomas strain is the best seedgrown clone of all. It produces many bushels of nuts large in size and easily cracked. The straw colored kernels are tangy flavored and delicious. This deciduous majestic shade tree is one of the trouble free trees to grow. Black Walnust trees reach up to 50 ft. Many people plant these trees not only for the abundant crop of nuts, but as a timber investment for their children’s future. |
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