Water Oak

Quercus nigra

Feeds the food chain

A larval host plant. The caterpillars it raises are the primary food source for baby songbirds.

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About Water Oak

Bloom time runs March through April. Thrives in full sun to part shade; prefers medium to moist conditions underfoot. Reaches 15 m–25 m at maturity. Draws butterflies and caterpillars (as a larval host) to the garden.

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