Rhododendron

Blackjack Oak

About Rhododendron and Blackjack Oak

Rhododendron

Blackjack Oak

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tree

Origin

Central Asia, India, Nepal

Types

Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae

White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak

Number of Varieties

700600

0 40000

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Habitat

moist forests

Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-86-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

Sunset Zone

21,22

H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm2,286.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

Red, Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Sandy Brown, Sienna

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

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

Dark Green, Gray

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

broad, flat

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Consistently

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Asthma

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism

Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves, Seeds, Wood

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine

Used as firewood, used for making charcoal

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON

QUERCUS leucotrichophora

Common Name

Rhododendron

Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak

In Hindi

rhododendron

Blackjack Oak Tree

In German

Rhododendron

Blackjack Oak Tree

In French

rhododendron

Blackjack Oak Tree

In Spanish

rododendro

Blackjack Oak Tree

In Greek

ροδοδάφνη

Blackjack Oak Tree

In Portuguese

rododendro

Blackjack Carvalho

In Polish

rododendron

Blackjack Oak Tree

In Latin

Rhododendron

Blackjack quercum ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Fagales

Family

Ericaceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Quercus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Number of Species

102460

1 27800

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Properties of Rhododendron and Blackjack Oak

Wondering what are the properties of Rhododendron and Blackjack Oak? We provide you with everything About Rhododendron and Blackjack Oak. Rhododendron doesn't have thorns and Blackjack Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Rhododendron does not have fragrant flowers. Rhododendron has allergic reactions like Asthma and Blackjack Oak has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Rhododendron and Blackjack Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Rhododendron and Blackjack Oak

Season and care of Rhododendron and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.

Rhododendron and Blackjack Oak Physical Information

Rhododendron and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Blackjack Oak are as follows:

Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray

Care of Rhododendron and Blackjack Oak

Care of Rhododendron and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs and Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.