Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Polynesia
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Not Available
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Compound
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Plerandra elegantissima
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
False Aralia
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
Aralia
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
falsch Aralia
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
faux Aralia
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
Falso Aralia
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
Λάθος Aralia
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Aralia false
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
fałsz Aralia
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
falsum Aralia
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of False Aralia and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of False Aralia and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about False Aralia and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Aralia is Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
False Aralia and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
False Aralia and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of False Aralia and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of False Aralia and Blackjack Oak
Care of False Aralia and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer False Aralia 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.