Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
-
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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
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
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
False Indigo
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
इंडिगो
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
falsches Indigo
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
false Indigo
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and False Indigo
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blackjack Oak and False Indigo Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and False Indigo are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Blackjack Oak and False Indigo
Care of Blackjack Oak and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.