Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Africa, America, Asia
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Lockinch, Petite Indigo, White Profusion
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Along Railroads, River side, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Gray Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Gray Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Buddleia davidii
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac, Butterflybush
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
Butterfly Bush
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Schmetterlingsstrauch
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
buisson de papillon
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
arbusto de las mariposas
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
Butterfly Μπους
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
arbusto de borboleta
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Butterfly Bush
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
papilio rubo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Fagaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Butterfly Bush
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Butterfly Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Butterfly Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butterfly Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Butterfly Bush is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Butterfly Bush is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Blackjack Oak and Butterfly Bush Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Butterfly Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Butterfly Bush height is 7.50 cm and width 4.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Butterfly Bush are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Butterfly Bush flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red and White
- Butterfly Bush leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Blackjack Oak and Butterfly Bush
Care of Blackjack Oak and Butterfly Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butterfly Bush pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.