Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Southern Europe
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
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Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Hills, Open grasslands, Open Plains, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Gray, Silver, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
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Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
reseeds, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
pollinators
Allergy
Pollen
Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge
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
Dried heads are used in floristry, suitable for cutting
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
STIPA barbata
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Silver Feather Grass
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
Silver Feather Grass
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder'
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
Argent Plume Herbe
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Silver Feather Grass
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
Silver Feather Grass
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
Prata Pena Relva
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Silver Feather Grass
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
Silver Feather Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Silver Feather Grass
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Silver Feather Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Silver Feather Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Feather Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Silver Feather Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Silver Feather Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blackjack Oak and Silver Feather Grass Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Silver Feather Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Silver Feather Grass height is 61.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Silver Feather Grass are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Silver Feather Grass flower color: Gray, Silver and Yellow
- Silver Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Blackjack Oak and Silver Feather Grass
Care of Blackjack Oak and Silver Feather Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Feather Grass 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 Silver Feather Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.