Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Open Forest, open Woodlands, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Decline, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Intestinal gas
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Economic Purpose, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
QUERCUS robur
Common Name
Artichoke
English Oak
In Hindi
Artichoke
अंग्रेजी ओक
In German
Artischocke
Englisch Oak
In French
Artichaut
Chêne pédonculé
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Inglés Roble
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Αγγλικά Oak
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Αγγλικά Oak
In Polish
Karczoch
dąb szypułkowy
In Latin
cactus
Oak Łacina
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and English Oak
Season and care of Artichoke and English Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and English Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and English Oak season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for English Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for English Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and English Oak Physical Information
Artichoke and English Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas English Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and English Oak are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
English Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- English Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Artichoke and English Oak
Care of Artichoke and English Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and English Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer English Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.