Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Southern Africa
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
CARISSA macrocarpa
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Carissia
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
Carissa
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
carissa
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
carissa
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
carissa
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
carissa
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
carissa
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
carissa
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
carissa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Gentianales
Family
Fagaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Carisseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Rauvolfioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Carissa
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Carissa is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Carissa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carissa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Carissa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral.
Blackjack Oak and Carissa Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Carissa physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Carissa are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Carissa flower color: White
- Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blackjack Oak and Carissa
Care of Blackjack Oak and Carissa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Carissa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.