Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
North America
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Grass
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established
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
Poorly 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
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
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Quercus
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blackjack Oak and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Blackjack Oak and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Blackjack Oak and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.