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- Quercus marilandica, the blackjack oak, is a small oak, one of the red oak group Quercus sect. Lobatae.It is native to the eastern and central United States, from Long Island to Florida, west as far as Texas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska.There are reports of a few isolated populations in southern Michigan, but these appear to represent introductions.
- Jun 30, 2016 Texas Oak Wilt – How To Spot This Tree Disease On Your Property. A tree can look like fall is being forced upon it. Fungal symptoms include the development of fungal mats, which infected areas found beneath bark. (aka Spanish) oak, Shumard oak, blackjack oak and water oak are extremely susceptible to oak wilt disease. In fact, these.
Apr 18, 2007 Some of the lower grade oaks like Blackjack Oak (Quercus marylandica) look naturally brown to me, so it might be that one or one of the other scrub red oaks like bluejack oak (Quercus pumila), which occurs in your area (although it don't get too awfully big). Identifying Black Oak (Quercus velutina) Share Topic Similar Topics Identifying. Dec 15, 2018 How to Tell the Difference Between a Live Oak & a Water Oak Tree. In warmer climates, however (usually USDA zones 8 and 9), the water oak may act evergreen like the live oak. In that case. I use quartersawn black oak a lot for ukulele sides,even have made entire ukuleles out of it.We had some friends that had a tree in their yard here in Washington that had to be cut down in 1990.bandsawed the tree with a neighbor.I made a set of shaker style kitchen cabinet doors for a vacation home also from the wood.works well,like red oak.
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With their sweeping branches and glossy, thickly growing leaves, oak trees are a staple of many lawns. Two popular specimens are the live oak (Quercus virginiana) and the water oak (Quercus nigra). These two trees have many similarities: both can grow to about 80 feet, both tolerate wet soil conditions and both are used as street trees. However, they also have a number of differences.
Growing Range
The live oak and water oak grow in different environments. Although the live oak grows in the Southeastern United States and Mexico, the water oak is not suitable for climates farther south than its native Southeastern United States. The water oak's U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zone range is between 6 and 9. The live oak needs the warmer climes of USDA zones 8 through 10.
Shape
The two oaks have different shapes. Because it is taller than it is wide -- growing to 80 feet in height but a maximum 60 feet in width -- the water oak grows in a conical form and has a rounded crown at the top. The live oak has a much wider-spreading growth habit. It grows to about 80 feet tall as well but can grow as wide as 100 feet. This broad shape gives the live oak its formidable reputation as a landscape shade tree.
Leaves
The water oak has a classic oak leaf shape, with leaves 2 to 4 inches long with three lobes at the tips. The live oak has oblong or oval leaves that may be as long as 5 inches. The live oak is also evergreen and keeps its leaves until they grow old and drop off the tree, while the water oak usually loses its leaves in the fall. In warmer climates, however (usually USDA zones 8 and 9), the water oak may act evergreen like the live oak. In that case, leaves will drop only once, when they are old and dead.
Acorns
Live oak acorns are an elliptical shape about an inch long, with about a third of that length taken up by the acorn caps. Caps are scaly and often remain on the tree after the acorn falls out. Acorns grow in groups of one to five, turn a very dark color when ripe and are valued for attracting wildlife. Water oak acorns are smaller, only about a half inch across. Their caps are woolly rather than scaly.
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