Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
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Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
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Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
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 dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Food, 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
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
Red Elderberry
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Rote Holunder
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
Red sureau
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Red Elderberry
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
pubens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Blackjack Oak and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Blackjack Oak and Red Elderberry
Care of Blackjack Oak and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.