Blackjack Oak

Arbutus

About Blackjack Oak and Arbutus

Blackjack Oak

Arbutus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Central Asia, India, Nepal

Types

White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak

Number of Varieties

60012

0 40000

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Habitat

Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-97-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

9-6

Sunset Zone

H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,286.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,219.20 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Yellow green

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown, Sienna

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green, Gray

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green, Gray

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Gray

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

broad, flat

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Pollen

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds, Wood

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as firewood, used for making charcoal

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

QUERCUS leucotrichophora

Arbutus menziesii

Common Name

Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak

Arbutus

In Hindi

Blackjack Oak Tree

सदाबहार

In German

Blackjack Oak Tree

Erdbeerbaum

In French

Blackjack Oak Tree

arbousier

In Spanish

Blackjack Oak Tree

Arbitus

In Greek

Blackjack Oak Tree

κουμαριά

In Portuguese

Blackjack Carvalho

árbuto

In Polish

Blackjack Oak Tree

mącznik

In Latin

Blackjack quercum ligno

arbutus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Ericales

Family

Fagaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Quercus

Arbutus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Arbutoideae

Number of Species

608

1 27800

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Properties of Blackjack Oak and Arbutus

Wondering what are the properties of Blackjack Oak and Arbutus? We provide you with everything About Blackjack Oak and Arbutus. Blackjack Oak doesn't have thorns and Arbutus doesn't have thorns. Also Blackjack Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Blackjack Oak has allergic reactions like Pollen and Arbutus has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Blackjack Oak and Arbutus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Arbutus

Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.

Blackjack Oak and Arbutus Physical Information

Blackjack Oak and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Arbutus are as follows:

Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Blackjack Oak and Arbutus

Care of Blackjack Oak and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.