Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Cyperus esculentus
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
Wild
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Gold, Bronze, Tan
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Brown
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
broad, flat
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Seedlings, Tubers
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil
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
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
Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Protects from sun damage
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Digestive, Diuretic, Tonic
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
For making oil, used for weaving hats
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CYPERUS esculentus
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Nut Sedge,chufa sedge, nut grass, yellow nutsedge
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
अखरोट सेज
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Nuss -Segge
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
souchet
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
tuerca de la juncia
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
καρύδι σπαθόχορτο
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Nut Sedge
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
nakrętka turzyca
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
nut Sedge
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Nut Sedge and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Nut Sedge and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Nut Sedge and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nut Sedge season is and Blackjack Oak season is . The type of soil for Nut Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Nut Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Nut Sedge and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Nut Sedge and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Nut Sedge height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Nut Sedge and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Nut Sedge flower color: Orange, Gold, Bronze and Tan
Nut Sedge leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Nut Sedge and Blackjack Oak
Care of Nut Sedge and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nut Sedge 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 Nut Sedge 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.