| FAMILIAR TREES OF SOUTH CAROLINA | CLEMSON EXTENSION BUL 117 |
| Black
Oak Quercus velutina |
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The leaves of the black oak are many shapes, mostly fuzzy on the underside with conspicuous brown hairs in the forks of the veins. The bitter acorns are a source of food for many animals. It is often crowded out of better sites because it can't stand competition. |
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