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Landowners Guide to Identification and Characteristics: Black Oak

Landowners Guide to Identification and Characteristics: Black Oak

FOR-140
Landowners Guide to Identification and Characteristics: Black Oak

Authored by: Laurie Thomas Darren Morris

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Abstract

Black oak is a common and widely distributed oak that is part of the red oak group. It is a medium-sized tree that can grow up to 80 feet in height. Like many red oaks it is suitable for timber products and its fruit, the acorn, is a valuable wildlife food. Black oak can be found on a wide variety of sites, including those with moist and well drained soils but is most often found on medium to poor soils associated with a south or west facing aspect.

Core Details

Publication ID

FOR-140

Status

New

Publication Date

April 22, 2026

Series

Multi-Part Series

N/A


Categorical Details

Language

English

Peer Reviewed?

Yes


Keywords

oak, silviculture

Contact Information

Tawana Brown
Associate Director, Educational Publications

361 Blazer Dining 343 S. Martin Luther King Blvd. Lexington, KY 40526-0012

+1 (859) 257-7566

tawana.brown@uky.edu