Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Nolina microcarpa, Nolina texana
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Animal Feed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
NOLINA microcarpa
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Sacahuista, Palmilla
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
Bear Grass
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Bärn-Gras
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
ours Herbe
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Hierba de oso
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
αρκούδα Grass
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
bear Grass
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
miś Trawa
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
herbas ferunt
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Quercus
Nolina Michx
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Bear Grass
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Bear Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Bear Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bear Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blackjack Oak and Bear Grass Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Bear Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Bear Grass are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
- Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Blackjack Oak and Bear Grass
Care of Blackjack Oak and Bear Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bear Grass pruning is done 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 Bear Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.