Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 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
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Light Green, Blue 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, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Pollen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
RUTA graveolens
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Common Rue
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
Hydrangea
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Hortensie
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
Hortensia
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Hortensia
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
Hortênsia
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Hortensja
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Common Rue
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Common Rue is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Common Rue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Rue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Common Rue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Common Rue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blackjack Oak and Common Rue Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Common Rue physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Common Rue height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Common Rue are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Common Rue flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Common Rue leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Blackjack Oak and Common Rue
Care of Blackjack Oak and Common Rue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Rue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Rue needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.