The water oak (Quercus Nigra) is an oak native to most parts of south and eastern USA. The tree usually is found growing in low flat lands and is often up to an altitude of 1500 feet.
The Water oak is a medium sized tree that grows to about 80-100 feet when fully mature. It also had a large trunk with a diameter of 3-4 feet. The young trees have a smooth bark which does become dark grey and scaly as it matures. The leaves are alternate, deciduous and fall off during autumn.
The water oak has spatula shaped leaves which are quite broad at the top and wedged shaped at the base. The water oak is easily identified by its leaves which have a lobe that appears as if a drop of water is hanging from edge of the leaf.
Usually the top surface of the leaf is bluish green and the lower surface is duller. The tree has a globular shape at the top when fully mature.
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