Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
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Types
Japanese Evergreen Oak, Sawthorn Oak, Oriental White Oak
Citrus
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Orange, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Brown, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established, Water Deeply
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Acidic, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiaphonic, Antiasthamatic, Astringent, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Dysentry, Emetic, Febrifuge, Haemorrhages, Indigestion, Opthalmic, Salve, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic, Treating fever
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Tannin, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used for woodware
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS velutina
Citrus Meyeri
Common Name
Black Oak
Meyer Lemon
In Hindi
Black Oak Tree
Meyer Lemon
In German
Schwarz Oak Tree
Meyer Lemon
In French
Noir Oak Tree
Meyer Lemon
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de roble
Meyer Lemon
In Greek
Black Oak Tree
Meyer Lemon
In Portuguese
Carvalho Preto
Meyer Lemon
In Polish
Czarny Dąb
Meyer Lemon
In Latin
Niger quercum ligno
Meyer Lemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Aurantioideae
Properties of Black Oak and Meyer Lemon
Wondering what are the properties of Black Oak and Meyer Lemon? We provide you with everything About Black Oak and Meyer Lemon. Black Oak doesn't have thorns and Meyer Lemon doesn't have thorns. Also Black Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Black Oak has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes and Whooping Cough and Meyer Lemon has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes and Whooping Cough. 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 Black Oak and Meyer Lemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Oak and Meyer Lemon
Season and care of Black Oak and Meyer Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Black Oak and Meyer Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Oak and Meyer Lemon Physical Information
Black Oak and Meyer Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Black Oak height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Black Oak and Meyer Lemon are as follows:
Black Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Black Oak leaf color: Green and Copper
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
- Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Oak and Meyer Lemon
Care of Black Oak and Meyer Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Oak pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Meyer Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meyer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.