Bluejack Oak

Quercusincana

Family
Fagaceae (fag-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Quercus (KWER-kus)
Species
incana (in-KAN-nuh)
Synonym
Quercus cinerea
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Brown/Bronze
Cream/Tan
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Umatilla, Florida

Coushatta, Louisiana

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