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Quercus velutina
Lamb.
Black oak, quercitron
Zone:
to zone 4
Preferred habitat:
Upland forest areas, but very site-tolerant
Size:
Large
Evergreen/fall color:
Not usually
Urban tolerance:
Moderate
Propagation:
Stratification required
General information:
Black oak tolerates fairly dry and poor soils.