Black Oak
Black oaks are common in Ohio, as well as other regions of the midwest and the south. It is of the red oak group of oak trees and prefers full sun to part shade. It grows well in moist, rich and well-drained soils; however, it can also be seen in areas of dry and poor soil. For an oak it is relatively small, with heights of 60-80 ft. The leaves are shiny on the top with small hairs on the undersurface and contain 5-9 lobes ending in points. In the fall leaves turn yellow or brick red. The bark of amature oak is dark grey to almost black. Although the tree is relatively problem free, it is seldom used in landscaping.
Wikipedia, ODNR, USDA
