Quercus marilandica Blackjack oak (Fagaceae) Deciduous tree

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Quercus marilandica
Blackjack oak
Deciduous tree
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The Quercus marilandica plant species is found in Central and Southeastern N. America - New York to Florida, west to Iowa and Texas. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Blackjack oak. Some home gardeners know the variety as Q. cuneata. Q. nigra. non L.

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Latin Name:  Quercus marilandica
Common Name:  Blackjack oak
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  Münchh.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:  7

Habitat:  Dry siliceous or argillaceous barrens and sterile woods[43].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a good deep fertile loam which can be on the stiff side[1, 11]. Lime tolerant[188]. Young plants tolerate reasonable levels of side shade[200]. Tolerates moderate exposure, surviving well but being somewhat stunted[200]. Trees are tolerant of dry sandy sterile soils[229]. Prefers warmer summers than are usually experienced in Britain, trees often grow poorly in this country and fail to properly ripen their wood resulting in frost damage overwinter[200]. A slow-growing and short-lived tree[200, 229]. The tree flowers on new growth produced in spring, the seed taking two summers to ripen[229]. Intolerant of root disturbance, trees should be planted in their permanent positions whilst young[11]. Hybridizes freely with other members of the genus[200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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