Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Circular cordate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Pollen
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
काली मिर्च
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Pfeffer
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Black pepper
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blackjack Oak and Black pepper Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Black pepper are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Blackjack Oak and Black pepper
Care of Blackjack Oak and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.