Quercus incana (Bluejack Oak, Sandjack Oak)


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciesincana
CategoryWoody
OriginUnites States of America.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
HabitatDry, sandy areas at an altitude to 250 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionRough, blackish, furrowed and exfoliates into square plates.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionConical, brown with hairy scales.
Leaf DescriptionOboval to elliptical, thick with a rounded toothed apex, glossy blueish-green with a greyish-green underside, and a rounded or attenuate base, 5-10 x 1.2-2.5 cm.
Fruit DescriptionAcorn, globose and brown, 1.5 cm in diameter.

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