Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
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, Chartreuse
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Irregular
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, 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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of 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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
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Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Willow Oak
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Overcup Oak
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
Overcup Oak
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Oryza
Blackjack quercum ligno
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Willow Oak and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Willow Oak and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Blackjack Oak season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Willow Oak and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Willow Oak and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Willow Oak and Blackjack Oak
Care of Willow Oak and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, 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 Willow 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.