blackjack oak
Quercus marilandica
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Seed Propagation,Seed Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation,Cutting
Hardiness Zone:
6 - 9
Flowers:
Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun
Fruits:
green,brown,gray,black,gray Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,red,yellow,orange
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Blackjack Oak should be watered deeply once a week, preferably in the morning. Try to avoid getting the leaves wet, as this can lead to disease. It is also important not to water too much, as overwatering can cause the roots to “drown” in the soil. If you are unsure of how much to water, then it is best to stick to watering deeply once a week. During periods of extreme heat, the tree may need to be watered twice a week.
sunlight
Blackjack Oak (Quercus marilandica) is native to Eastern North America and grows in areas with full to partial sunlight. This species of Oak tree prefers to be in the sun for 6-8 hours every day. When planted in sunnier locations, it will grow faster and provide more shade than when planted in shadier areas. Additionally, Blackjack Oak tolerates periods of drought well. If placed in an area with too little sunlight, the tree may not thrive, and may fail to produce acorns, the Blackjack Oak's edible fruit.
pruning
Blackjack oak (Quercus marilandica) should be pruned during the late winter or early spring when the tree is in a dormant state. Pruning should be done sparingly and carefully to reduce the chance of shock and damage to the tree. Remove only dead, damaged, or diseased branches, as well as any branches that are crossing, competing, or rubbing against each other, or are growing in an undesirable shape. Be sure to take caution not to remove more than 1-fourth of the tree’s foliage at a time.
