Oak | Blackjack

The species generally reaches a modest height of 20 to 50 feet, manifesting a rugged, "gothic" appearance characterized by crooked, sturdy branches and a tendency to retain dead limbs along the middle and lower trunk. 2. Distinctive Morphology

The blackjack oak was first scientifically described in 1704 from a specimen collected in the colony of Maryland. Its binomial name reflects both its genus and its origin: Quercus (the Latin term for oak) and marilandica ("of Maryland"). Fagaceae (Beech family) Group: Red Oak Common Names: Blackjack oak, scrub oak, barren oak blackjack oak

The Resilient Outlier: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Blackjack Oak ( Quercus marilandica ) The species generally reaches a modest height of