Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
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Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Ocimum americanum
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
Pollen
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
citron basilic
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
manjericão limão
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Blackjack Oak and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Blackjack Oak and Lemon Basil
Care of Blackjack Oak and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemon Basil 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 Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.