Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Southwestern United States, California
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
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Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
-
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
-
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
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
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
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
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Kracher penstemon
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Fagaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blackjack Oak and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Blackjack Oak and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Blackjack Oak and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.