Bluejack Oak
Quercusincana

Family: Fagaceae (fag-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Quercus (KWER-kus)
Species: incana (in-KAN-nuh)

Synonym:Quercus cinerea

Category
Trees

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green

Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Brown/Bronze
Cream/Tan
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring

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