Common Name: Water Oak Latin Name: Quercus nigra Tree Size: Large Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Rapid Water Needs: Moist Tolerances: Partial to heavy shade, poorly drained sites Attributes: Texas native, seeds or fruit eaten by wildlife Features: Dark green bell-shaped leaves form a dense canopy. Comments: This common native does best on well drained, moist sites. Problems: Fruit drop; not drought tolerant. Decay can be a problem in older trees. Firewise: Yes

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