Woody > Quercus > Quercus marilandica > Quercus marilandica
Quercus marilandica
Blackjack Oak
Origin: South-central and eastern United States of America.
| Family |
| Fagaceae |
| Genus |
| Quercus |
| Species |
| marilandica |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Height |
| 3-17 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
| Shape |
| Rounded, irregular crown. |
| Habitat |
| Lime-free, sandy soils at and altitude of 0-1,000 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Rough, thick, black bark, fissured into square plates and greyish-brown twigs. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| Conical and pubescent, 5-10 mm in length. |
| Leaf Description |
| Oboval, 3-5 pointed lobes, thick, glossy green with a cuneate base, 6-15 x 5-10 cm. |
| Fruit Description |
| Acorn, globose, light brown, 1-2 cm. |
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