Water Oak (Nigra)

The Water Oak (Nigra) is generally described as a perennial tree. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The greatest bloom is usually observed in the mid spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until summer. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Water Oak (Nigra) has a moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a rapid growth rate. At maturity, the typical Water Oak (Nigra) will reach up to 90 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 30 feet.

The Water Oak (Nigra) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by bare root, container, seed. It has a moderate ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have high vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -23°F. has low tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.