Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Southeastern Asia
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Starfruit
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oblovate
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
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, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, 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, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
carambola पेड़
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Carambola
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Blackjack Oak and Carambola Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Carambola are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Blackjack Oak and Carambola
Care of Blackjack Oak and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.