Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Carolina jasmine,gelsemium
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
gardens
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 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
Orange, Gold
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf rust, Red blotch, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, sneezing
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antispasmodic
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Stem
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CESTRUM 'Orange Peel'
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Jessamine
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
चमेली
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Carolina-Jasmin
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
Gelsemium sempervirens
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
Gelsemium sempervirens
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
Gelsemium sempervirens
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Gelsemium sempervirens
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Gelsemium sempervirens
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Gelsemium sempervirens
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Jessamine and Blackjack Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Jessamine and Blackjack Oak? We provide you with everything About Jessamine and Blackjack Oak. Jessamine doesn't have thorns and Blackjack Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Jessamine does not have fragrant flowers. Jessamine has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea and sneezing and Blackjack Oak has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea and sneezing. 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 Jessamine and Blackjack Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jessamine and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Jessamine and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Jessamine and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jessamine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jessamine is Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Jessamine is Acidic, Neutral and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Jessamine and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Jessamine and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Jessamine height is 240.00 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 Jessamine and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Jessamine flower color: Orange and Gold
Jessamine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Jessamine and Blackjack Oak
Care of Jessamine and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jessamine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jessamine 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.