Elephant Bush

Blackjack Oak

About Elephant Bush and Blackjack Oak

Elephant Bush

Blackjack Oak

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Succulent

Tree

Origin

Southern Africa

Central Asia, India, Nepal

Types

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak

Number of Varieties

30600

0 40000

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Habitat

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-126-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

7-5

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Twisted/Contorted

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

250.00 cm2,286.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

121.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink

Red, Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Red

Sandy Brown, Sienna

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Dark Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Dark Green, Gray

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

broad, flat

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Ample Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Less Watering

Moderate

In Winter

Less Watering

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Stem

Leaves, Seeds, Wood

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used as firewood, used for making charcoal

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PORTULACARIA afra

QUERCUS leucotrichophora

Common Name

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak

In Hindi

Elephant Bush

Blackjack Oak Tree

In German

Elephant Bush

Blackjack Oak Tree

In French

Elephant Bush

Blackjack Oak Tree

In Spanish

elefante Bush

Blackjack Oak Tree

In Greek

ελέφαντας Μπους

Blackjack Oak Tree

In Portuguese

elefante de Bush

Blackjack Carvalho

In Polish

Elephant Bush

Blackjack Oak Tree

In Latin

bush elephant

Blackjack quercum ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Embryophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Fagales

Family

Portulacaceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Portulacaria

Quercus

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

160

1 27800

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Properties of Elephant Bush and Blackjack Oak

Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Bush and Blackjack Oak? We provide you with everything About Elephant Bush and Blackjack Oak. Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns and Blackjack Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Bush does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like and Blackjack Oak has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Elephant Bush and Blackjack Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Blackjack Oak

Season and care of Elephant Bush and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.

Elephant Bush and Blackjack Oak Physical Information

Elephant Bush and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Blackjack Oak are as follows:

Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray

Care of Elephant Bush and Blackjack Oak

Care of Elephant Bush and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.