Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
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Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Pollen
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
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
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Stem
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
QUERCUS phellos
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Willow Oak
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
Overcup ओक
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Overcup Oak
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Overcup Roble
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Overcup Dąb
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
Oryza
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Willow Oak
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Willow Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Willow Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Willow Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blackjack Oak and Willow Oak Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Willow Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Willow Oak are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Blackjack Oak and Willow Oak
Care of Blackjack Oak and Willow Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, 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 Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.