Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Cedars
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
River side, Woodlands
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Cedar Elm
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Cedar Elm
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
Cedar Elm
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
Cedar Elm
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Cedar Elm
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Cedar Elm and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Cedar Elm and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Cedar Elm and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Cedar Elm and Blackjack Oak
Care of Cedar Elm and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cedar Elm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.