Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
-
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
Woodlands
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Fagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kukui and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Kukui and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Kukui and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Kukui and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Kukui and Blackjack Oak
Care of Kukui and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.