Inkberry

Blackjack Oak

About Inkberry and Blackjack Oak

Inkberry

Blackjack Oak

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tree

Origin

North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States

Central Asia, India, Nepal

Types

Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata

White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak

Number of Varieties

3600

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Habitat

Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas

Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-96-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

7-5

Sunset Zone

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

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

120.00 cm2,286.00 cm

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Red, Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Sandy Brown, Sienna

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Green, Dark Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green, Gray

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

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

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids

Red blotch

Plant 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

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

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

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Leaves, Seeds, Wood

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea

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

Mixed Border, Wildflower

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ILEX glabra

QUERCUS leucotrichophora

Common Name

American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed

Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak

In Hindi

Inkberry

Blackjack Oak Tree

In German

Inkberry

Blackjack Oak Tree

In French

Inkberry

Blackjack Oak Tree

In Spanish

Inkberry

Blackjack Oak Tree

In Greek

Inkberry

Blackjack Oak Tree

In Portuguese

Inkberry

Blackjack Carvalho

In Polish

inkberry

Blackjack Oak Tree

In Latin

Inkberry

Blackjack quercum ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Aquifoliales

Fagales

Family

Phytolaccaceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Ilex

Quercus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

60060

1 27800

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Properties of Inkberry and Blackjack Oak

Wondering what are the properties of Inkberry and Blackjack Oak? We provide you with everything About Inkberry and Blackjack Oak. Inkberry doesn't have thorns and Blackjack Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Inkberry does not have fragrant flowers. Inkberry 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 Inkberry and Blackjack Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Inkberry and Blackjack Oak

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

Inkberry and Blackjack Oak Physical Information

Inkberry and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Inkberry and Blackjack Oak are as follows:

Inkberry flower color: White
Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray

Care of Inkberry and Blackjack Oak

Care of Inkberry and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Inkberry 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.