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  Blackjack Oak - Plant of the Week
Blackjacks are found throughout most of the eastern woodlands, occupying sites with soil too poor or dry for oaks with more stature and substance to flourish.
The Rodney Dangerfield of oaks, fljacks are given but one use - firewood - by most authors who seem overly hung up on the notion that all oaks reach the pinnacle of their glory at the saw mill.
Blackjacks are not in the nursery trade and many who have them on their property treat them with little respect.
www.arhomeandgarden.org /plantoftheweek/articles/Blackjack_Oak.htm   (629 words)

  
 Common Oaks of Florida
The chinkapin oak (Figure 3) is found on dry, rocky soil and limestone ridges in the northern U.S. and in deep, rich, valley soil in association with other hardwoods in the southern U.S. It is common throughout the eastern U.S. except on the coastal plain.
The fljack oak (Figure 10) is a small tree, rarely exceeding 50 feet in height, occasionally used for posts, ties or fuelwood.
Blackjack oaks may be found on dry, sandy soils from New York and southern Michigan, west to Texas and south to Florida.
edis.ifas.ufl.edu /BODY_FR004   (3804 words)

  
 BCLS-Vegetation of the Pine Barrens
Shortleaf pine, fl oak, white oak, chestnut oak, post oak and fljack oak are prominent in the canopies of the upland forests throughout the region.
The smaller fljack oak may be absent, infrequent, or nearly as abundant as in the pine-fljack oak forest type.
Oaks, in contrast, seldom develop new crowns from the old trunk after a fire-the old trunk dies,and new stems sprout from the root crown.
www.burlco.lib.nj.us /pinelands/vegetation.shtml   (2956 words)

  
 Blackjack Oak (Quercus marilandica)
This tree in the red oak group is referred to as a "scrub oak" by some referring to the smaller stature that can be an asset in the urban environment.
Blackjack as a common name refers to the oblong or wedge shaped leaf that is variably three lobed and widest near the tip of the leaf.
In Ohio, fljack oak is rare but occurs in the unglaciated area of the state in southern areas of zone 5 and in zone 6.
shade-trees.tripod.com /families/selections/blackjack_oak.html   (246 words)

  
 WildWNC.org : Trees : Post Oak   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
This slow-growing oak typically occupies rocky or sandy ridges and dry woodlands with a variety of soils and is considered drought resistant.
Post oak stands were thinned from an average of 14.9 m²/ha (65 ft² /acre) basal area to 8.9, 6.0, and 3.0 m²/ha (39, 26, and 13 ft² /acre).
Post oak seedlings were found to be the most drought resistant of four Missouri oaks, primarily because of the greater drought tolerance of their leaf and root cells (13).
wildwnc.org /trees/Quercus_stellata.html   (2888 words)

  
 Vegetation of the Pine Barrens
Shortleaf pine, fl oak, white oak, chestnut oaks, post oak, and fljack oak are prominent in the canopies of the upland forests throughout the region.
Scarlet oak is common in the northeastern section, southern red oak is common in the southern section of the-Pine Barrens, and these trees also appear in lowland forests near the region's perimeter.
Oaks, in contrast, seldom develop new crowns from the old trunk after a fire--the old trunk dies and new stems sprout from the root crown.
www.state.nj.us /pinelands/infor/curric/pinecur/vpb.htm   (2876 words)

  
 Plant Information Center - NC Trees - Blackjack Oak
The presence of fljack oak is said to indicate poor soil.
Blackjack oak leaves are 4 to 8 inches long and leathery; the underneath surfaces are brownish or orangish and are quite hairy.
Blackjack oak bark is rough, very dark (often nearly fl) and broken into small, hard rectangular blocks.
www.ibiblio.org /pic/NCTrees/blackjackoak.htm   (184 words)

  
 Oak Wilt
Description: Oak wilt is a systemic wilt disease of oaks that is a problem in limited areas or pockets in the eastern third of the state.
The disease is usually found in oak woodlots or in urban subdivisions that were built in areas where native oak stands were present.
The oak wilt fungus may also be moved from tree to tree by insects and possibly by small mammals or birds.
www.oznet.ksu.edu /dp_hfrr/extensn/problems/Oakwilt.htm   (645 words)

  
 How to Identify and manage Oak Wilt in Texas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Oak wilt, one of the most destructive tree diseases in the United States, is killing oak trees in central Texas at epidemic proportions.
Live Oaks (Q. virginiana and Q. fusiformis) are intermediate in susceptibility to oak wilt but are most seriously affected due to their tendency to grow from root sprouts and form vast interconnected root systems that allow movement (or spread) of the fungus between adjacent trees.
A few Live Oaks in oak wilt centers escape infection or may be resistant to the fungus and apparently remain unaffected by the disease.
www.oakwilt.com /spanish/english.html   (2149 words)

  
 Oak Ecology
Oak stands are commonly even-aged because of the absence of disturbance (i.e., old growth stands), even-aged seedling recruitment, or root sprouting after trees have been top-killed (Powell and Lowry 1980, Johnson 1993).
Blackjack oak is the more aggressive invader of prairies and abandoned cropland, but invasion by both species is aided by previous invasion of shrubs, especially smooth sumac (Rhus copallina L.) (Petranka and McPherson 1979, Ewing 1983).
Savanna (oak woodland) restoration is an important ecosystem management concern in the midwestern states because of the decline of biodiversity and loss of critical habitat that accompanies closing of the forest canopy (Johnson 1993).
texnat.tamu.edu /symposia/sculptor/12.htm   (4540 words)

  
 THE RED OAKS OF LOUISIANA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Red oaks have bristles on the tips of the leaf lobes and the acorns require two years to mature.
Water oak leaves are about 4 inches long and are broadest near the tip and some forms have three distinct lobes.
The leaves of the Cherrybark oak are larger and one common form in Louisiana has whitish hairs on the lower epidermis as opposed to the common light brown to tan.
www.lnps.org /art/REDOAKSOFLA.htm   (1483 words)

  
 Quercus marilandica
Blackjack oak in the Pine Plains exhibit rosetting of leaves and buds in stems roughly 10 years old or older [58].
Blackjack oak is common in the understory of pine (Pinus spp.)-hardwood forests.
Blackjack oak tolerates these frequent fires by sprouting vigorously after being top-killed and by producing viable seed on the sprouts in 3 to 4 years [29,30].
www.fs.fed.us /database/feis/plants/tree/quemar/all.html   (3768 words)

  
 Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas, Oak Wilt Information
Oak wilt is considered to be one of the most destructive tree diseases in the United States.
Oak wilt is a disease caused by a fungus that clogs the water conducting vessels of infected trees, causing them to wilt and die.
Prevention of oak wilt is in the hands of property owners and their neighbors with oak trees.
www.ci.fair-oaks-ranch.tx.us /docs50/environment/miscellaneous/miscellaneous_oakwilt.html   (813 words)

  
 BlackJack Oak   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The BlackJack Oak is a member of the red oak group.
Oak is a hardwood providing a major portion of the annual lumber in the United States.
Oak trees are generally slow-growing and long-lived and tend to be relatively resistant to diseases and insects.
members.tripod.com /homedlc/oak06.html   (131 words)

  
 Oak Wilt
Oak wilt is a problem for live oaks and red oaks (including Spanish oak and Blackjack oak) in the Austin area and throughout Central Texas.
Above ground, the oak wilt fungus can be carried by insects from infected red oaks to fresh wounds on uninfected oak trees.
Once live oaks are infected, most gradually drop leaves and die over a period of three months to a year.
www.laurel-oaks.org /OakWilt.htm   (583 words)

  
 Oak Trees   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The bur oak and chinkapin are white oaks and are resistant to the oak wilt fungus.
The crown of a mature live oak may spread as much as 150 feet and reach a height of 40-50 ft. it is highly desirable as a landscape tree.
Bur oak is a white oak and resistant to the oak wilt fungus.
fbmg.com /trees1/oaktrees1.htm   (1062 words)

  
 oak trees   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The round acorns are the smallest of Ohio's oak trees.
This is a small to medium-sized tree, somewhat larger than the Blackjack Oak, but generally not as large as the tallest species of oaks.
The wood is similar to that of the White Oak, and although more porous and less resistant to decay, is used extensively used in construction and interior work.
www.handsontheland.org /classroom/07/oaks/oak_page.htm   (620 words)

  
 Oak
Worldwide, the oaks (Quercus spp.) consist of 275 to 500 species that can be separated into three groups based on their microanatomy: the live or evergreen oak group, the red oak group (Erythrobalanus), and the white oak group (Leucobalanus).
General Wood Characteristics: The sapwood of oak is white to very light brown, while the heartwood is light to dark brown in the white oak group and reddish brown in the red oak group.
Oak wood has a course texture; it is heavy, straight-grained, hard, tough, very stiff, and strong.
www.windsorplywood.com /nam_hardwoods/oak.html   (1115 words)

  
 oak   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
In addition, there are many ornamental oaks that are also found in the state.
Possibly the two most important species in the region are post oak and fljack oak.
Pin oak, water oak, red oak, and fl oak are used extensively in landscaping.
pollen.utulsa.edu /Spring/Pollen/oak.htm   (78 words)

  
 SCFC Tree Identification for SC - Lobed Simple Leaf
Blackjack oak is often a short, contorted tree, growing on poor soils.
FUN TREE FACT: The post oak and fljack oak form the Cross Timbers in Texas and Oklahoma, the forest border of small trees and transition zone to prairie grassland.
Use: The white oak's high-grade wood is useful for furniture, flooring, and barrels.White oak acorns are a choice food for squirrels and birds.
www.state.sc.us /forest/tidlob.htm   (1178 words)

  
 Plant of the Month: October, 1999
Characteristics: Blackjack oak is a medium-sized, deciduous, native tree that can reach a height of sixty feet.
It is one of the most common oaks in Oklahoma and one of the dominant Quercus species in the cross timbers region of Oklahoma and Texas.
Blackjack oak leaves are usually triangular and are broadest near the tip.
www.noble.org /Ag/PlantOfMonth/BlackjackOak   (196 words)

  
 Oak Wilt Maintenance   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Oak wilt is a vascular disease caused by the fungus Ceratocystis fagacearum.
All oaks can be infected by the pathogen; although red oaks are most susceptible and white oaks least susceptible to the disease.
The usual scenario in the Hill Country is for the disease to be spread from an infected Spanish oak by the beetle to a live oak and then from oak to oak by roots in the live oak thicket.
aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu /plantanswers/trees/oakwtmaint.html   (718 words)

  
 GCSAA - GCM October 2000 -- Six: Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club
Worldwide tour legend Gary Player designed both Fair Oaks courses, teaming with golf course architect Ron Kirby 26 years ago to do the Live Oak Course, then with Denis Griffiths on the Blackjack Oak layout, which opened nine holes in 1985 and another nine about seven years later.
At 6,700 yards, Live Oak is the shorter of the two layouts, but superintendent Mitch Kiser says it's a sterner test because of its tight driving holes through the area's relentless scrub oaks and its small, swift Tifdwarf greens.
Blackjack is more expansive, playing to 7,000 yards from the tips.
www.gcsaa.org /gcm/2000/oct00/10fairoaks.html   (618 words)

  
 blackjack oak definition - Dictionary - MSN Encarta
fljack oak definition - Dictionary - MSN Encarta
Search for "fljack oak" in all of MSN Encarta
U.S. oak with flish bark: a small oak tree with flish bark.
encarta.msn.com /dictionary_1861686283/blackjack_oak.html   (75 words)

  
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 Game type map of Oklahoma, post oak-blackjack type
The overstory is largely composed of post oak (Quercus stellata), fljack oak (Q. marilandica), and fl hickory (Carya texana) with the percent of fljack oak increasing in the composition as one moves west through the Post Oak - Blackjack Game Type.
There are approximately 17,600 square miles of this condition which includes generally the east central portion of the state with fingers reaching as far west as Cleo Springs in Major County, Curtis in Woodward County, Webb in Dewey County, and western Comanche County.
The Post Oak - Blackjack Game Type, as found through the cross timbers agricultural region of the state, presents some of the most serious problems of sheet and gully erosion in the country, and productivity of the land as a game producer, as well as a human producer, has been seriously reduced.
www.biosurvey.ou.edu /duckflt/pobjtype.htm   (873 words)

  
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 TPWD:Oak-Prairie Wildlife Management
The northern third of the district consists of what is typically considered Post Oak Savannah, whereas the remainder of the district lies in the Coastal Prairies.
Post oak trees dominated, but other species included fljack oak, water oak, winged elm, hackberry, and yaupon.
The most striking change to the savannah has been the degradation or loss of the native range grasses from overgrazing and the clearing of the native range to plant monocultures of improved grasses, such as coastal Bermudagrass, for cattle.
www.tpwd.state.tx.us /landwater/land/habitats/oak_prairie   (957 words)

  
 blackjack oak  Quercus marilandica   Fagaceae   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Fruit is an acorn up to 3/4 inches long with a downy pubescent nut with a rigid point and bowl-shaped cap covering up to 1/2 of the nut.
Blackjack oak is usually a small tree on dry sites in the southeastern U.S. and is intolerant of shade.
The wood is used as red oak lumber and for fuel.
www.forestry.auburn.edu /samuelson/dendrology/fagaceae_pg/blackjack_oak.htm   (150 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Discussion This species and Post Oak form the Cross Timbers in Texas and Oklahoma, the forest border of small trees and transition zone to prairie grassland.
This tree was first described in 1704 from a specimen in the colony of Maryland, referred to in the Latin species name.
Virginia, where earlier plant collections were made, is honored in the species names of Live Oak (Quercus virginiana Mill.) and several other important trees.
www.enature.com /partners/nwf/showSpeciesLG_nwf.asp?familyName=&shapeName=&curFamilyID=&showType=4&rgnID=1599&curGroupID=10&curPageNum=164&recnum=TS0642   (240 words)

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