Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, California, Canada
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Typha angustifolia
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Bog Garden, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
-
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Flat, Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Pollen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
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
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
TYPHA angustifolia
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
Narrowleaf Cattail
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Schmalblättriger Cattail
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
Narrowleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
στενόφυλλα Cattail
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
Narrowleaf Tifa
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Wąskolistne Cattail
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
Cattail glaucescens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Narrowleaf Cattail
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Narrowleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Narrowleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Narrowleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blackjack Oak and Narrowleaf Cattail Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Narrowleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Narrowleaf Cattail are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Blackjack Oak and Narrowleaf Cattail
Care of Blackjack Oak and Narrowleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.