Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
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Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
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Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Allergy
Pollen
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
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
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Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Schefflera
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
Schefflera
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Schefflera
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
Schefflera
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Schefflera
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
Schefflera
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Schefflera
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Blackjack Oak and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Blackjack Oak and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Blackjack Oak and Schefflera. Blackjack Oak doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Blackjack Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Blackjack Oak has allergic reactions like Pollen and Schefflera has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Blackjack Oak and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Schefflera
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Blackjack Oak and Schefflera Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Schefflera are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Schefflera flower color:
- Schefflera leaf color:
Care of Blackjack Oak and Schefflera
Care of Blackjack Oak and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Schefflera 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 Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.