Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Populus tremuloides
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pulp
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
POPULUS tremuloides
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Quaking Aspen
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
Quaking Aspen
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Zitterpappel
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
tremble
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
Temblor Aspen
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
τρεμώδεις Aspen
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Quaking Aspen
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Quaking Aspen
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Tremens Quisque
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fagales
Family
Salicaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Quaking Aspen and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Quaking Aspen and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Quaking Aspen and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Quaking Aspen and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Quaking Aspen and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Quaking Aspen and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Quaking Aspen flower color:
Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Quaking Aspen and Blackjack Oak
Care of Quaking Aspen and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quaking Aspen 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.