Being the sort of geeky person that I am, as soon as we moved here, I “Googled” Blackjack Oak to see if there actually was a tree by that name, and as you probably already know, there certainly is.

Being the sort of geeky person that I am, as soon as we moved here, I 'Googled' Blackjack Oak to see if there actually was a tree by that name, and as you probably already know, there certainly is. Eastern White Oak (Quercus alba)This species is very large but sometimes not as tall as other oaks. Heights range from 60 to 150 feet and generally depend on the environment each tree grows in. Open spaces allow the eastern white oak to branch out and develop a wide silhouette, whereas those growing in a denser forest tend to become taller. Blackjack oaks are a small variety of oak tree that can be found growing wild throughout a significant portion of the woodlands of the eastern U.S. These trees are fairly hardy and thrive in soil that is too poor for other trees. Although adaptable to a variety of soil conditions, the blackjack oak is quite susceptible to disease.

I was sort of curious about how it came by its name, and according to at least two web sites, the leaves on the tree are said to somewhat resemble a blackjack, which is a short, leather-wrapped bludgeon. Yikes! I’d rather think of a card game when I hear the name, which is what I suspect most people do. When we first moved here, I called to order something or other on the phone, and the guy taking my order blurted out, “Are you in Vegas?” when I gave him the street name. I had to laugh.

What Does Blackjack Oak Look Like Wood

I’m not a tree expert, so I’m not really sure if we actually do have any Blackjack Oak trees on the circle or the cul-de-sacs. Do you know? Here are a few pictures that would help in identification. Source: http://www.cas.vanderbilt.edu/bioimages/species/quma3.htm

What Does Blackjack Oak Look Like Mean