Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
-
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
coastal environs
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
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
White
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
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, Burgundy
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, 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, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
Pitanga
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Pitanga
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
Pitanga
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
Pitanga
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
Pitanga
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Pitanga
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Pitanga
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pitanga and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Pitanga and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Blackjack Oak season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Pitanga and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Pitanga and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Pitanga and Blackjack Oak
Care of Pitanga and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga 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.