Quick answer: Blackjack oak (Quercus marilandica) is native to 24 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically live plant (sapling), verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Low |
| Soil | Variable, gravelly/sandy/clay |
| Bloom | Mar-May |
| Height | 15-45 ft (to 95 ft) |
| Wildlife value | Cover/nesting for birds, acorns feed birds/mammals/rodents/deer, larval host for Horace's Duskywing, White M Hairstreak |
none noted; susceptible to oak wilt
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Live plant (sapling) via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about Blackjack oak
Where is Blackjack oak native?
Blackjack oak (Quercus marilandica) is native to 24 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Blackjack oak bloom?
Blackjack oak blooms Mar-May. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Blackjack oak need?
Light: Part Shade. Water: Low. Soil: Variable, gravelly/sandy/clay. Mature height: 15-45 ft (to 95 ft).
Is Blackjack oak good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Cover/nesting for birds, acorns feed birds/mammals/rodents/deer, larval host for Horace's Duskywing, White M Hairstreak.
Is Blackjack oak deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Blackjack oak is drought-tolerant and tolerates shade.
Where can I buy real Blackjack oak seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as live plant (sapling) that names the true species, last checked 16 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Quercus marilandica on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Blackjack oak.
- Shortleaf pine Pinus echinata
- Common hoptree Ptelea trifoliata
- American holly Ilex opaca
- Southern red oak Quercus falcata
- Flowering dogwood Cornus florida
- Northern spicebush Lindera benzoin
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