Quercus marilandica - Blackjack oak
About the species
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Height: 30-50 ft
Form: Tree or shrubby tree
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Blackjack oak is native to dry or sandy areas across the Eastern United States.
It does best in well-drained, dry soils in full sun. It is tolerant of poor-quality soil.
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This tree hosts the larvae of native butterflies. The acorns are a source of food for wildlife. It can grow in sites that other trees may not tolerate.