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We received some Bluejack Oak on Mar 11, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Last received Mar 11, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Pet toxicity: not on file, check before planting where pets chew
Pet safety guideAbout 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.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Sandy, Acidic, Well-drained
Care essentials
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.
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.
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.
Similar needs
Sand Live Oak
Shares 5 of the same needs: similar light, low water, sandy, zone 9a hardiness, and pollinator-friendly.
Eastern Red Cedar
Shares 4 of the same needs: similar light, low water, sandy, and zone 9a hardiness.
Myrtle Oak
Shares 5 of the same needs: similar light, low water, sandy, zone 9a hardiness, and pollinator-friendly.
Purple Top Grass
Shares 5 of the same needs: similar light, low water, sandy, zone 9a hardiness, and pollinator-friendly.
Flapjack
Shares 4 of the same needs: similar light, low water, sandy, and pollinator-friendly.
Allegheny Chinkapin
Shares 3 of the same needs: similar light, sandy, and zone 9a hardiness.
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Common questions
Is Bluejack Oak a good plant for St. Augustine?
Bluejack Oak is a tree. Mature size: 15-30 feet × 15-25 feet. Light: Full Sun, Part Shade. Water needs: Low. Bluejack Oak is native to Florida. Recorded hardiness zone: 9a.