Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
  
Central Asia, India, Nepal
  
Types
not available
  
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
  
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
7-5
  
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
  
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,286.00 cm
  
18
Minimum Width
1,219.20 cm
  
15
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
  
Red, Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
  
Sandy Brown, Sienna
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
  
Green, Light Green, Gray
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
  
Green, Gray
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
  
Green, Dark Green, Gray
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Dark Green, Gray
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
broad, flat
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, 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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
pruning needed for strong structure
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
No
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Asthma
  
Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
  
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
  
Common Name
Russian Olive
  
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
  
In Hindi
रूस ओलिव
  
Blackjack Oak Tree
  
In German
russische Olive
  
Blackjack Oak Tree
  
In French
Olive russe
  
Blackjack Oak Tree
  
In Spanish
oliva ruso
  
Blackjack Oak Tree
  
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
  
Blackjack Oak Tree
  
In Portuguese
Olive russo
  
Blackjack Carvalho
  
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
  
Blackjack Oak Tree
  
In Latin
Russian Olive
  
Blackjack quercum ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rhamnales
  
Fagales
  
Family
Elaeagnaceae
  
Fagaceae
  
Genus
Elaeagnus
  
Quercus
  
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 Russian Olive and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Russian Olive and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Russian Olive and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Russian Olive and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Russian Olive and Blackjack Oak
Care of Russian Olive and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Russian Olive 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.