Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Not Available
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandhills
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Black
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Lobed
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blister, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used in construction
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS falcata
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Southern Red Oak
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
दक्षिणी लाल ओक
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Südliche Red Oak
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
Chêne rouge du Sud
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
Roble Rojo meridional
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
Νότια Red Oak
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Southern Red Oak
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Southern Red Oak
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Quercus falcata
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Southern Red Oak and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Southern Red Oak and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Southern Red Oak and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southern Red Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southern Red Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Southern Red Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Southern Red Oak and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Southern Red Oak and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Southern Red Oak height is 2,130.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Southern Red Oak and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Southern Red Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Southern Red Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Southern Red Oak and Blackjack Oak
Care of Southern Red Oak and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southern Red Oak pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, 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 Southern Red Oak 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.