Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Not available
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, tropical environments
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Sky Blue, Indigo
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Toothed
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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, Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Immunity
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Bursera graveolens
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Common Lignum Vitae, Palo Santo
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
पालो सेंटो
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Palo Santo
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
palo santo
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
palo santo
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
palo santo
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
palo santo
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
palo santo
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
S. Palo
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Palo Santo and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Palo Santo and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Palo Santo and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palo Santo season is Spring and Summer and Blackjack Oak season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Palo Santo is Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Palo Santo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Palo Santo and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Palo Santo and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Palo Santo height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Palo Santo and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Palo Santo flower color: Sky Blue and Indigo
Palo Santo leaf color: Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Palo Santo and Blackjack Oak
Care of Palo Santo and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palo Santo 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 Palo Santo 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.