Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Japanese Evergreen Oak, Sawthorn Oak, Oriental White Oak
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Light Yellow, Yellow green
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Brown, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established, Water Deeply
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Insects
Allergy
Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiaphonic, Antiasthamatic, Astringent, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Dysentry, Emetic, Febrifuge, Haemorrhages, Indigestion, Opthalmic, Salve, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic, Treating fever
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Tannin, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used for woodware
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS velutina
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Black Oak
Crested Iris
In Hindi
Black Oak Tree
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Schwarz Oak Tree
Crested Iris
In French
Noir Oak Tree
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de roble
Crested Iris
In Greek
Black Oak Tree
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Carvalho Preto
Crested Iris
In Polish
Czarny Dąb
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Niger quercum ligno
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fagales
Asparagales
Family
Fagaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Black Oak and Crested Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Black Oak and Crested Iris? We provide you with everything About Black Oak and Crested Iris. Black Oak doesn't have thorns and Crested Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Black Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Black Oak has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes and Whooping Cough and Crested Iris has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes and Whooping Cough. 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 Black Oak and Crested Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Oak and Crested Iris
Season and care of Black Oak and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Black Oak and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Oak and Crested Iris Physical Information
Black Oak and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Black Oak height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Black Oak and Crested Iris are as follows:
Black Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Black Oak leaf color: Green and Copper
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Black Oak and Crested Iris
Care of Black Oak and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Oak pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.