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inclosed only at the base in the shallow saucer-shaped cup; 

 scales of cnp close, thin, hairy dark reddish brown. 



New York to Florida, west to Kentucky, Missouri and 

 Texas. It prefers wet sandy soil and is found principally 

 along swamps, but sometimes occurs on highland. In Texas 

 it extends to the Sabine River. 



The tree has been planted extensively for ornament. It is 

 hardy as far north as southern New England. The wood is 

 used in somewhat the same way as Quercus rubra. 



Fig. 22. Quercus cinerea. 



25. Quercus cinerea Michaux. Upland Willow Oak. Blue 

 Jack Oak. A tree usually 15-20 high with trunk diameter 

 of 5'-6', but sometimes larger, 50-70 high. The branches are 

 stout and stiff, forming a rather narrow irregular crown. Some 



