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| Bluejack Oak, Sandjack Oak, Upland Willow Oak, Cinnamon Oak, Shin Oak, Turkey Oak Quercus incana Fagaceae (black oak group) Bluejack Oak is a large shrub or small tree that grows on dry sandy areas of east Texas. The leaves, about 5 inches long, have white undersides, possibly a water-conserving adaptation; the new foliage is pink. Plant Habit or Use: large shrub small tree Exposure: sun partial sun Flower Color: greenish-yellow catkins 2 to 3 in. long Blooming Period: spring Fruit Characteristics: acorns 1/2 in. in diameter Height: to 50 ft. Width: to 45 ft. Plant Character: deciduous Heat Tolerance: medium Water Requirements: low Soil Requirements: acid Additional Comments:
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