A Year With the Trees

I write "A Year With the Trees" to bring an awareness to the world about the importance of trees to the future of our planet. Planting and being stewards of trees native to where you live is of vital importance for the health of animals, insects, birds, all life, including our own. I am studying the trees that are native to Southern Appalachia, where I live. This blog illustrates 92 trees and why we need to be responsible to keep native plant communities alive and well.

Saturday, February 17, 2018

Blackjack Oak - Quercus marilandica

Fagaceae - Beech Family
"A Year With the Trees" - Tree Number 40
Blackjack Oak
Quercus marilandica

Spring

Quercus marilandica leaves and flowers

Quercus marilandica leaves and flowers

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This Oak may just be one of the most beautiful Oak trees in the world; just look at that new spring growth color!!!

Summer

Blackjack Oak in Cookeville, Tennessee

The Blackjack Oak Leaf

This tree grows to 40+ feet and lives a long life like most oaks.

Fall

This Blackjack Oak tree lives in Mountain Home, Arkansas

Winter

For the love of the trees,
Becky

The Black jack Oak

Quercus marilandica