Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
-
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
रजत बाबा
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Silver Sage
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
silver Sage
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
silver Sage
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
silver Sage
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Silver Sage
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blackjack Oak and Silver Sage Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Silver Sage are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Blackjack Oak and Silver Sage
Care of Blackjack Oak and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Sage 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 Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.