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
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
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
Egg-shaped
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
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
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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
Lignum Vitae
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Lignum Vitae
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Palo santo
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
pau-santo
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blackjack Oak and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Blackjack Oak and Lignum Vitae
Care of Blackjack Oak and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.