Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Japan
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 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 or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
crimson pygmy
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
crimson pygmy
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
crimson pygmy
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
crimson pygmy
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Ranunculales
Family
Fagaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blackjack Oak and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Blackjack Oak and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Blackjack Oak and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.