Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
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
Early Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Twice a week
Moderate
In Winter
Regular watering required
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
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
लीची
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Lychee
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
Lychee
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
Lychee
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
λίτσι
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
lichia
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Lychee
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Lychee
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sapindaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Litchi Sonn
Quercus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lychee and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Lychee and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Lychee and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Lychee and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Lychee and Blackjack Oak
Care of Lychee and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.