Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
North America
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Water elm
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
-
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
American Elm
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
olmo americano
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
American Elm
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
olmo americano
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Elm
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Blackjack Oak and Elm Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Elm are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Elm flower color: Green
- Elm leaf color: Light Green
Care of Blackjack Oak and Elm
Care of Blackjack Oak and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.