Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
-
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Oval
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Applemint Baum
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
Applemint Arbre
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Applemint and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Applemint and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Applemint and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Applemint and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Applemint and Blackjack Oak
Care of Applemint and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Applemint 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.