Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
-
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over 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, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
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
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Hosta
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
Hosta
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Hosta
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
Hosta
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
Hosta
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
Hosta
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Hosta
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Hosta
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
strone
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fagales
Family
Liliaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Hosta and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Hosta and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Hosta and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Hosta and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Hosta and Blackjack Oak
Care of Hosta and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done 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 Hosta 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.