Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
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White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
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Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Allergy
Throat itching
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
cherry Plum
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
Prunus
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
cherry Plum
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
Cherry Plum
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Cherry Plum
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Cherry Plum and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Cherry Plum and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Cherry Plum and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Care of Cherry Plum and Blackjack Oak
Care of Cherry Plum and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done 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 Cherry Plum 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.