Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
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Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, 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
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
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In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
Twinleaf
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Twinleaf
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
Twinleaf
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Twinleaf
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
Twinleaf
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Twinleaf
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
Twinleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Ranunculales
Family
Fagaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Quercus
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Twinleaf
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blackjack Oak and Twinleaf Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Twinleaf are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Blackjack Oak and Twinleaf
Care of Blackjack Oak and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.