Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
South America, Brazil
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
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Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
coastal environs
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 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
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Green, Light Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Analgesic, Antitumor
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
EUGENIA uniflora
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
Pitanga
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Pitanga
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
Pitanga
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Pitanga
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
Pitanga
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
Pitanga
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Pitanga
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
Pitanga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Pitanga
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Pitanga is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Pitanga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pitanga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Pitanga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blackjack Oak and Pitanga Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Pitanga physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Pitanga are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Pitanga flower color: White
- Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Care of Blackjack Oak and Pitanga
Care of Blackjack Oak and Pitanga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.