Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Africa, Southern Africa
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
-
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well 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, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
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
Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
तरबूज़
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Wassermelone
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
Pastèque
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
sandía
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
melancia
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
arbuz
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
PEPO
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Cucurbitales
Family
Fagaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Watermelon
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Watermelon is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Watermelon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Watermelon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Watermelon is Loam while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Watermelon is Neutral.
Blackjack Oak and Watermelon Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Watermelon physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Watermelon are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
- Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Care of Blackjack Oak and Watermelon
Care of Blackjack Oak and Watermelon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Watermelon 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 Watermelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.