Hornbeam

Blackjack Oak

About Hornbeam and Blackjack Oak

Hornbeam

Blackjack Oak

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Europe, Turkey

Central Asia, India, Nepal

Types

White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak

Number of Varieties

30600

0 40000

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Habitat

hedge rows, Woodlands

Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-96-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm2,286.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green, Orange Red

Red, Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Sandy Brown, Sienna

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green, Light Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Fall

Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

Green, Dark Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Gray

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

broad, flat

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Leaves, Seeds, Wood

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Carpinus betulus

QUERCUS leucotrichophora

Common Name

Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak

In Hindi

हानबीन

Blackjack Oak Tree

In German

Hainbuche

Blackjack Oak Tree

In French

charme

Blackjack Oak Tree

In Spanish

carpe

Blackjack Oak Tree

In Greek

γαύρος

Blackjack Oak Tree

In Portuguese

choupo-branco

Blackjack Carvalho

In Polish

grab

Blackjack Oak Tree

In Latin

Item carpinus

Blackjack quercum ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Family

Betulaceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Carpinus

Quercus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Coryloideae

Number of Species

3860

1 27800

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Properties of Hornbeam and Blackjack Oak

Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and Blackjack Oak? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and Blackjack Oak. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Blackjack Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and Blackjack Oak has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis. 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 Hornbeam and Blackjack Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hornbeam and Blackjack Oak

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

Hornbeam and Blackjack Oak Physical Information

Hornbeam and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Blackjack Oak are as follows:

Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray

Care of Hornbeam and Blackjack Oak

Care of Hornbeam and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam 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.