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
North America
Types
Japanese Evergreen Oak, Sawthorn Oak, Oriental White Oak
Grass
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Yellow, Yellow green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Brown, Dark Red
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
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
occasional watering once established
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Tannin, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used for woodware
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
QUERCUS velutina
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Black Oak
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Black Oak Tree
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Schwarz Oak Tree
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Noir Oak Tree
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de roble
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Black Oak Tree
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Carvalho Preto
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Czarny Dąb
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Niger quercum ligno
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Quercus
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Black Oak and Softstem Bulrush
Wondering what are the properties of Black Oak and Softstem Bulrush? We provide you with everything About Black Oak and Softstem Bulrush. Black Oak doesn't have thorns and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Oak and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Black Oak and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Black Oak and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Oak and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Black Oak and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Black Oak height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Black Oak and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Black Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Black Oak leaf color: Green and Copper
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Black Oak and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Black Oak and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.