Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Dry Forest, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
Olive
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
Holywood
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Holywood
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
Holywood
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Holywood
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
Holywood
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
Holywood
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Holywood
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
Holywood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Zygophylloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Holywood
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Holywood is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Holywood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Holywood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blackjack Oak and Holywood Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Holywood physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Holywood are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Blackjack Oak and Holywood
Care of Blackjack Oak and Holywood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Holywood 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 Holywood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.