Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Africa
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
-
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Green, Yellow green
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, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Pollen
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
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
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Crenshaw Melon
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
खरबूजा
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Zuckermelone
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
Melon
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Crenshaw Melon
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
Crenshaw Melon
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
Crenshaw Melon
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Crenshaw Melon
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
Crenshaw Melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Cucurbitales
Family
Fagaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Crenshaw Melon
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Crenshaw Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Crenshaw Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crenshaw Melon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Crenshaw Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral.
Blackjack Oak and Crenshaw Melon Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Crenshaw Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Crenshaw Melon are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
- Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Care of Blackjack Oak and Crenshaw Melon
Care of Blackjack Oak and Crenshaw Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crenshaw Melon 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 Crenshaw Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.