Blackjack Oak

Elephant Bush

About Blackjack Oak and Elephant Bush

Blackjack Oak

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Succulent

Origin

Central Asia, India, Nepal

Southern Africa

Types

White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

60030

0 40000

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Habitat

Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-910-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

10-1

Sunset Zone

H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,286.00 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,219.20 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Yellow green

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown, Sienna

Green, Red

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

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

broad, flat

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Butterflies

Allergy

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds, Wood

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Used as firewood, used for making charcoal

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

QUERCUS leucotrichophora

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

Blackjack Oak Tree

Elephant Bush

In German

Blackjack Oak Tree

Elephant Bush

In French

Blackjack Oak Tree

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

Blackjack Oak Tree

elefante Bush

In Greek

Blackjack Oak Tree

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

Blackjack Carvalho

elefante de Bush

In Polish

Blackjack Oak Tree

Elephant Bush

In Latin

Blackjack quercum ligno

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Caryophyllales

Family

Fagaceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Quercus

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

601

1 27800

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Properties of Blackjack Oak and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Blackjack Oak and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Blackjack Oak and Elephant Bush. Blackjack Oak doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Blackjack Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Blackjack Oak has allergic reactions like Pollen and Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Blackjack Oak and Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Blackjack Oak and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Blackjack Oak and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Blackjack Oak and Elephant Bush

Care of Blackjack Oak and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.