Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not available
The White Oaks, Chestnut Oak, Bur Oak
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pink, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Y-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Squirrels, Woodpeckers
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
QUERCUS ellipsoidalis
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Northern Pin Oak
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Pin Oak
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Pin-Eichen
In French
colchique d'automne
Pin Oak
In Spanish
cólquico
pin Oak
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
pin Oak
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Pin Oak
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
pin Oak
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Quercus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Pin Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Pin Oak? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Pin Oak. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Pin Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Autumn Crocus does not have fragrant flowers. Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Toxic if not prepared properly and Pin Oak has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Toxic if not prepared properly. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Autumn Crocus and Pin Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Pin Oak
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Pin Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Pin Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Pin Oak season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Pin Oak is Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Pin Oak is Acidic.
Autumn Crocus and Pin Oak Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Pin Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Pin Oak height is 2,499.36 cm and width 792.48 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Pin Oak are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Pin Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Pin Oak leaf color: Pink and Sienna
Care of Autumn Crocus and Pin Oak
Care of Autumn Crocus and Pin Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Pin Oak pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove short branches. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pin Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.