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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Biennial

Type

Tree
Tree

Origin

Central Asia, India, Nepal
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

60040
0 40000
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Habitat

Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-94-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

7-5
9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,286.00 cm2,133.60 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

1,219.20 cm762.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Yellow green
Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown, Sienna
Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green, Gray
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green, Gray
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Gray
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Shape

Leaf Shape

broad, flat
Pinnate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average
Average

Bloom Time

Spring
Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam
Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

-
-

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Pollen
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits

-
Good for skin

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

QUERCUS leucotrichophora
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

Blackjack Oak Tree
काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Blackjack Oak Tree
Schwarze Birke

In French

Blackjack Oak Tree
Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

Blackjack Oak Tree
Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

Blackjack Oak Tree
Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Blackjack Carvalho
Bétula Preto

In Polish

Blackjack Oak Tree
Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Blackjack quercum ligno
Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales
Fagales

Family

Fagaceae
Betulaceae

Genus

Quercus
Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
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Subfamily

-
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Number of Species

6040
1 27800
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Difference Between Blackjack Oak and Black Birch

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Importance of Blackjack Oak and Black Birch

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Compare Facts of Blackjack Oak vs Black Birch

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