Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Origin
United States, California
Central America, West Indies
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Open areas, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Red, Reddish Plum, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Rose, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Pink
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Haemorrhages, Poultice, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Fiber, Hair Loss, Kidney Stones, Piles, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Adhesive, Basketary, Buttons, Repellent, Tannin, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS douglasii
Musa acuminata
Common Name
Blue Oak
Red banana, Red Dacca bananas
In Hindi
Blue Oak Tree
लाल केला
In German
Blaue Eiche
Red Banana
In French
Bleu Oak Tree
Red Banana
In Spanish
Azul del árbol de roble
Red Banana
In Greek
Μπλε Oak Tree
κόκκινο Μπανάνα
In Portuguese
Carvalho azul
Banana vermelha
In Polish
Niebieski Oak Tree
Red Banana
In Latin
Blue quercum ligno
ARIERA Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fagales
Zingiberales
Family
Fagaceae
Strelitziaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Oak and Red Banana
Season and care of Blue Oak and Red Banana is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Oak and Red Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Oak is Not Available and for Red Banana is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Blue Oak is Not Available and for Red Banana is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Blue Oak and Red Banana Physical Information
Blue Oak and Red Banana physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Red Banana height is 240.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Oak and Red Banana are as follows:
Blue Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blue Oak leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Red Banana flower color: Red, Reddish Plum and Rose
- Red Banana leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Blue Oak and Red Banana
Care of Blue Oak and Red Banana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Red Banana pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Blue Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.