Quercus velutina (Black Oak) Cut Bank - Toe of Slope This is a medium height

This is a medium height native woodland plant

This is a short native plant

look like a sea of white when in bloom in spring

They are beautiful

Photo 1 By: By Frank Mayfield (Flickr: Coreopsis palmata PRAIRIE COREOPSIS) [CC BY-SA 2

Quercus velutina (Black Oak) Cut Bank - Toe of Slope This is a medium heightQuercus velutina (Black Oak) is a common oak of the Chicago area and is typically found in woodlands, sandy woodlands, and dunes along Lake Michigan. Similar to appearance to red oak, but its common name comes from its bark color. Black Oak can be used as a featured specimen shade tree. Sun Exposure Sunny, Mostly Sunny Soil Conditions Wet Mesic, Mesic, Dry Mesic Height 60' 80' Frequently Asked Questions Why Purchase From Natural Communities Native