Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
North America, Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Sporobolus heterolepis
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Hay fields
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Red, Green, Purple, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, 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
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
SPOROBOLUS heterolepis
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Prairie Dropseed
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
prairie dropseed
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Prärie Dropseed
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
prairie dropseed
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
dropseed pradera
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
λιβάδι dropseed
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
pradaria dropseed
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
łąka dropseed
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
PRATUM grama
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Prairie Dropseed
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Prairie Dropseed is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Prairie Dropseed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Prairie Dropseed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Prairie Dropseed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Prairie Dropseed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blackjack Oak and Prairie Dropseed Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Prairie Dropseed physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Prairie Dropseed height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Prairie Dropseed are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Prairie Dropseed flower color: Red, Green, Purple, Light Green
- Prairie Dropseed leaf color: Green
Care of Blackjack Oak and Prairie Dropseed
Care of Blackjack Oak and Prairie Dropseed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Prairie Dropseed 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 Prairie Dropseed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.