Photo by: Shirley Denton, Suncoast Chapter FNPS
Photo by: Shirley Denton, Suncoast Chapter FNPS
Photo by: Shirley Denton, Suncoast Chapter FNPS

Nomenclature

Common Name:

bluejack oak

Synonym(s):

Genus species:

Quercus incana

Family:

Fagaceae

Plant Specifics

Form:

tree

Size:

Small tree.  Can be a shade tree for small yards.

Life Span:

Long-lived perennial

Flower Color:

inconspicuous

Fruit Color:

brown

Phenology:

Deciduous

Noted For:

Landscaping

Recommended Uses:

Small tree in sandhill and other sandy-loam settings.  

Considerations:

Does not handle root disturbance well (is noted for disappearing if land is managed by rollerchopping)

Availability:

Propagation:

Light:

Moisture Tolerance:

Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry

Coming Soon!

Short very dry periods ---to--- 1Stays wet

Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:

Unknown

Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:

Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Soil or Other Substrate:

Soil pH:

acidic

Suitable to Grow In:

Ecology

Wildlife:

Caterpillars, Birds, Mammals

Importnt food source for some species of moths and butterflies.

Acorns provide food for selected birds, squirrels, raccoons, and deer.

Native Habitats:

Sandhill

Natural Range in Florida:

Comments:

Ethnobotany:

Has been used for a number of medicinal uses.  Astringent.

General Comments: