Tree
Bluejack Oak
Quercus incana
Varieties We Carry
StandardQuercus incana
Sizes & Pricing
3 galFrom$39.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 11.
LightFull Sun to Partial Shade
WaterLow
Mature size15-30 feet × 15-25 feet
About Bluejack Oak
A native deciduous oak of the southeastern U.S. coastal plain and sandhills distinguished by distinctive blue-green leaves and crooked branches forming an open, irregular crown. It thrives in well-drained sandy soils and produces biennial acorns that serve as an important wildlife food source. Starting at $39.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Sandy, Acidic, Well-drained
Care essentials
Light
Bluejack Oak thrives in full sun and tolerates partial shade; full sun in well-drained, sandy sites produces the best form and vigor. In NE Florida's sandhills and scrub habitats, this is a reliable native tree that needs no special placement.
Water
Once established, Bluejack Oak requires no supplemental irrigation — it is highly drought-tolerant and native to Florida's xeric sandy soils. Water weekly for the first growing season to establish deep roots, then discontinue; overwatering in clay or poorly drained soils can be harmful.
Soil & Fertilizer
Plant in well-drained sandy or loamy acidic soil — this tree is perfectly adapted to Florida's nutrient-poor upland soils and needs no fertilization once established. Avoid adding organic amendments or fertilizer that encourages lush, water-dependent growth; lean, dry conditions suit it best.
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Common questions
Is Bluejack Oak a good plant for St. Augustine?
Bluejack Oak is a tree for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 15-30 feet × 15-25 feet.