Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
-
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
Forests
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Linear
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Evergreen Azalea
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
Azalea
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Azalee
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
azalée
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
azalea
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
αζάλεα
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Azalea
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
azalia
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Azalea
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Quercus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Azalea and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Azalea and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Azalea and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Azalea is Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Azalea is Acidic and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Azalea and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Azalea and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Azalea and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Care of Azalea and Blackjack Oak
Care of Azalea and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Azalea 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 Azalea 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.