Bluejack Oak

Quercus incana
Español: Paraíso
Small tree in sandhill and other sandy-loam settings.

Tolerance

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Considertions

Does not handle root disturbance well (is noted for disappearing if land is managed by rollerchopping)

Wildlife

Acorns provide food for selected birds, squirrels, raccoons, and deer.

Habitat

Sandhill

Did You Know?

  • Importnt food source for some species of moths and butterflies.