Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
American Beech
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
faia americano
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
Latin fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and American Beech
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Blackjack Oak and American Beech Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and American Beech are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Blackjack Oak and American Beech
Care of Blackjack Oak and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.