Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
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 N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
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
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
Tilaka
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Tilapia
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
Tilapia
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
tilapia
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
tilaka
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
tilaka
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
tilakiem
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
tilaka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Tilaka
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Blackjack Oak and Tilaka Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Tilaka are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blackjack Oak and Tilaka
Care of Blackjack Oak and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.