Blackjack Oak

Quercus marilandica

Blackjack Oak is a tenacious, moderate-growing native oak best known for its uniquely shaped leaves, broad at the tip with a distinctive club or cross-like silhouette unlike any other oak in the region. Thriving in the poor, sandy, and acidic soils where more finicky trees struggle to survive, it is a true pioneer species that brings native authenticity and wildlife value to challenging sites. Its gnarled, irregular form and rugged bark develop a compelling, sculptural character with age that makes it perfectly at home in informal garden settings, wild edges, and untamed corners of the landscape where personality matters more than polish.

• Distinctive Club-Shaped Leaves
• Thrives in Poor Sandy Soils
• Rugged Long-Lived Native Oak