Water Oak | Quercus Nigra

Water Oak is a Cape Garden favourite and an attractive, medium-sized deciduous tree that's fast-growing, ensuring you'll be rewarded with a magnificent specimen in just a few years. This versatile oak does extremely well in urban areas and is often planted along avenues for its uniform shape and reliable performance in challenging city conditions. The Water Oak tolerates clay soil and provides excellent autumn color displays, making it perfect for larger gardens, parks, and commercial landscapes where seasonal interest is desired. Plant 8-10m apart for avenue plantings or use as specimen trees in garden beds and larger landscapes. Feed annually in spring with a balanced tree fertilizer and enrich soil with quality compost for optimal growth. For young trees, provide support with tree stakes and secure with tree ties until well established. Apply pine mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Plant in full sun with well-drained to clay soil for best performance. Learn more about FALLing in love with deciduous trees this AUTUMN with spectacular oaks like Water Oak, or discover how to choose the perfect tree for your garden with fast-growing shade trees.