The black oak tree, named for its dark-black/brownish-gray bark, features glossy green oak leaves that have bristles at the tips of the lobes. Autumn foliage is red and orange.

Scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) grows best in full sun, reaching 50-70 feet tall, and blazes with red foliage in fall in horticultural zones 5-9. Red oak (Quercus rubra) has similar attributes ...

The DNR recommends planting black tupelo, Kentucky coffeetree, sassafras, Shumard oak, sweet gum and tamarack for fall color and other benefits. Find more details on each below.