Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
-
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Ovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, 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
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Sambucus racemosa
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
Red Elderberry
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Rote Holunder
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
Red sureau
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
La baya del saúco roja
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
κόκκινο Elderberry
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Red Elderberry
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Red Elderberry
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
pubens
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Red Elderberry and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Red Elderberry and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Red Elderberry and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Red Elderberry and Blackjack Oak
Care of Red Elderberry and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Elderberry 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.