Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
-
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
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
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Pollen
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blackjack Oak and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Blackjack Oak and Bird Cherry
Care of Blackjack Oak and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, 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 Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.