Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Perennial
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Grass like
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
African Iris
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
African Iris
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
Iris africano
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Iris africano
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
African Iris
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fagales
Family
Iridaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of African Iris and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of African Iris and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
African Iris and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
African Iris and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of African Iris and Blackjack Oak
Care of African Iris and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.