Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Australia, New Zealand
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
PRATIA pedunculata
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
White Star creeper
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
व्हाइट स्टार लता
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
Blanc étoiles creeper
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Blanco enredadera estrella
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
Branca Baby estrela
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
Stella creeper albis,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and White Star Creeper
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and White Star Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and White Star Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blackjack Oak and White Star Creeper Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and White Star Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and White Star Creeper are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
- White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Care of Blackjack Oak and White Star Creeper
Care of Blackjack Oak and White Star Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.