Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
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
Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Traditional medicine, 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
TAMARIX dioica
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
तामरिस्क
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Tamariske
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
tamarinier
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
tamarisco
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
ταμαρίς
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
tamarisco
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
tamaryszek
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
nemore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fagaceae
Tamaricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Tamarisk
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Tamarisk is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Tamarisk Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarisk season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blackjack Oak and Tamarisk Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Tamarisk physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Tamarisk are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
- Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Care of Blackjack Oak and Tamarisk
Care of Blackjack Oak and Tamarisk include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarisk pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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 Tamarisk needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.