Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Madagascar, South Africa
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Jatropha bullockii, Jatropha cinerea, Jatropha excisa
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Pastures, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Light Green, Lime Green, Yellow, Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Dry, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
All year
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Salt, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flying insects, Hoverflies
Allergy
Pollen
allergic conjunctivitis, Eye irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Removes pimples, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Insect Repellent, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Suppresses or replaces native plants, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
anti-allergy, epilepsy, Fever, Skin irritation, Skin Redness
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Oil is used as fuel, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
JATROPHA
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Barbados nut, purging nut, physic nut, or JCL
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
रतनजोत
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Purgiernuß
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
purghère
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
frailejón
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
jatropha
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
galamaluco
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
jatrofa
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
Jatropha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Euphorbiales
Family
Fagaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Jatropha
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Jatropha is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Jatropha Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jatropha season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Jatropha is Dry, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Jatropha is Slightly Alkaline.
Blackjack Oak and Jatropha Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Jatropha physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Jatropha height is 200.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Jatropha are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Jatropha flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple and Pink
- Jatropha leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blackjack Oak and Jatropha
Care of Blackjack Oak and Jatropha include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jatropha pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jatropha needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.