Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Goldcot apricot, Harcot apricot
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
Cold Regions, Wet lands
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Rose
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Oval
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Headache, Throat itching, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestive disorders, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Ophthalmic
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS armeniaca
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Apricot
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
खूबानी
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Aprikose or Aprikosenbaum
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
Abricot or Abricotier
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
Albaricoque
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
Βερύκοκκο
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Apricot
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Morela
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Apricot
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Apricot and Blackjack Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Apricot and Blackjack Oak? We provide you with everything About Apricot and Blackjack Oak. Apricot doesn't have thorns and Blackjack Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Apricot does not have fragrant flowers. Apricot has allergic reactions like Headache, Throat itching and Vomiting and Blackjack Oak has allergic reactions like Headache, Throat itching and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Apricot and Blackjack Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Apricot and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Apricot and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Apricot and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apricot season is Spring and Summer and Blackjack Oak season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Apricot is Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Apricot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Apricot and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Apricot and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Apricot height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Apricot and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Apricot flower color: White and Light Pink
Apricot leaf color: Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Apricot and Blackjack Oak
Care of Apricot and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apricot pruning is done 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 Apricot 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.