Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
United States, California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Orange, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Haemorrhages, Poultice, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Adhesive, Basketary, Buttons, Repellent, Tannin, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
QUERCUS douglasii
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Blue Oak
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
Blue Oak Tree
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Blaue Eiche
In French
américaine Aloe
Bleu Oak Tree
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
Azul del árbol de roble
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
Μπλε Oak Tree
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Carvalho azul
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Niebieski Oak Tree
In Latin
American Aloe
Blue quercum ligno
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fagales
Family
Agavaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Aloe and Blue Oak
Season and care of American Aloe and Blue Oak is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Blue Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Blue Oak is Not Available while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Oak is Not Available.
American Aloe and Blue Oak Physical Information
American Aloe and Blue Oak physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Blue Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Blue Oak are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Blue Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blue Oak leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of American Aloe and Blue Oak
Care of American Aloe and Blue Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.