Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
South America
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
V. × heilbornii
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
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
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
Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used in making champagne
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
Babaco
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Babaco
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
Babaco
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Babaco
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
Babaco
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
Babaco
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Babaco
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
Babaco
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Brassicales
Family
Fagaceae
Caricaceae
Genus
Quercus
Vasconcellea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Babaco
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Babaco is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Babaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Babaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Babaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral.
Blackjack Oak and Babaco Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Babaco physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Babaco are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
- Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blackjack Oak and Babaco
Care of Blackjack Oak and Babaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots. In summer Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Babaco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.