Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
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Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Lichtnussbaum
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Euphorbiales
Family
Fagaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Kukui
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blackjack Oak and Kukui Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Kukui are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Blackjack Oak and Kukui
Care of Blackjack Oak and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.