Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Western Asia
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Blackjack Oak and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Bing Cherry flower color:
- Bing Cherry leaf color:
Care of Blackjack Oak and Bing Cherry
Care of Blackjack Oak and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bing Cherry pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.