Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Couma macrocarpa
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Bushlands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
-
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs very little water, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds
pollinators
Allergy
Pollen
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Sap
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Tiger Tree
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
टाइगर ट्री
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Tiger Tree
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
Tiger Tree
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Tiger Tree
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
Tiger Tree
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
Tiger Tree
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Tiger Tree
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
tigris lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Malpighiales
Family
Fagaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Tiger Tree
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Tiger Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Tiger Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blackjack Oak and Tiger Tree Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Tiger Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Tiger Tree are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
- Tiger Tree leaf color:
Care of Blackjack Oak and Tiger Tree
Care of Blackjack Oak and Tiger Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.