Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Ficus benjamina
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
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, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
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
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water carefully
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
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Pollen
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Reduce Bruises
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
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
रो अंजीर
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Birkenfeige
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
higo llorón
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
chorando fig
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
płacz rys
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blackjack Oak and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blackjack Oak and Weeping Fig
Care of Blackjack Oak and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Weeping Fig 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 Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.