Bluejack Oak
Quercus incana
François André Michaux (book author), Pierre-Joseph Redouté (illustrator), Boquet (engraver)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fagaceae
- Genus:
- Quercus
- Species:
- Quercus incana
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- More than 40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may
- Bloom Colors:
- Red, Yellow, Green
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Hyparpax perophoroides, Banded Hairstreak (Satyrium calanus)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Commonly found in dry, upland areas.
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: The plant is found in temperate deciduous forests of the southeastern United States.
Source: npn.rngr.net