Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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, 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
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
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
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
White Currant
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Weiße Ribisel
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
Ribes sativum
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
grosella blanca
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
white currant
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
groselha-branca
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
biała porzeczka
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
Ribes glandulosum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and White Currant
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and White Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and White Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for White Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Blackjack Oak and White Currant Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and White Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and White Currant are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
White Currant flower color: Green
- White Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Blackjack Oak and White Currant
Care of Blackjack Oak and White Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Currant 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 White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.