Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
-
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
Grassland, wooded grassland
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border
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
Flowers, Leaves
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
Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
Snow Flake
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Schneeflocke
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
Flocon de neige
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
Copo de nieve
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
Νιφάδα χιονιού
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Floco de neve
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Płatek śniegu
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Aureus
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Snow Flake and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Snow Flake and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Flake and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Flake season is Fall and Winter and Blackjack Oak season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Snow Flake and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Snow Flake and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Snow Flake and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Snow Flake flower color: White
Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Snow Flake and Blackjack Oak
Care of Snow Flake and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Snow Flake 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.