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Blackjack Oak

Quercus marilandica

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

Slow-growing, long-lived, and able to survive on very poor soils. Susceptible to oak wilt. This tree can often have an irregular form in poor soil but develops a symmetrical attractive form in good soil with room to grow. Attracts birds, butterflies and other wildlife. Food source for caterpillars.

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Details

Plant Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Conditions

Sun

Dry

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

No Wetland Tolerance Never occurs in wetlands.

Project Uses

Upland Restoration

Tendency to Spread

Medium

Height (ft)

20-40

Tree Size Class

B: 25'-50' at maturity

Flower Color

Yellow

Fall Showy?

Yes

Flowering Time

May

Root Depth (ft)

Salinity Tolerance

Moderate Tolerance

Growth Rate

Slow