Quercus marilandica

This oak with near black bark is native to the Cross timbers along with Post Oak often found in poor soils. A small to mid sized oak with little history of usage in landscapes, perhaps worth trying in urban lots with limited space or woodland planting anywhere with well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established, valuable to wildlife, host plant to multiple butterfly species. Provenance: Southeast Austin

20-40' x 20-40'

Sun, Part Sun

Cold hardy USDA zones 6-9