Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
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 Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune to control shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
Wood
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Giant Sequoia
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
Séquoia géant
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Quercus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Giant Sequoia and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color:
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Giant Sequoia and Blackjack Oak
Care of Giant Sequoia and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Sequoia 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.