Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
-
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
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
Antiseptic, Astringent
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Silver Sage
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
Silver Sage
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
silver Sage
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
Silver Sage
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
silver Sage
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Silver Sage and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Silver Sage and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Silver Sage and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Silver Sage and Blackjack Oak
Care of Silver Sage and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done 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 Silver Sage 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.