It is native to the southeastern and south-central United States from Virginia to Florida and west as far as Texas and Oklahoma.

[3] There are historical reports of the species growing in New York State, but it has not been seen there in years.

[4] Quercus margarettae is a deciduous shrub or small tree growing up to 12 meters (40 feet) tall.

[7] Ashe spelt the name "Quercus minor var.

[13] Ashe's variety was raised to a full species by John Kunkel Small in 1903.