Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America
United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Alaskan blueberry, Lowbush blueberry, New Jersey blueberry
The White Oaks, Chestnut Oak, Bur Oak
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pink, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Y-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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 Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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, Ammonia sulphate, In Late summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Potassium sulphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Squirrels, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Speed hair growth, Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Pectoral
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used in making tea
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS martinicensis
QUERCUS ellipsoidalis
Common Name
Blue Berry, Horse Sugar, Martinique Sweetleaf, Whitewood
Northern Pin Oak
In Hindi
Blue Berry Tree
Pin Oak
In German
Blue Berry Baum
Pin-Eichen
In French
Bleu Berry Tree
Pin Oak
In Spanish
Árbol de la baya azul
pin Oak
In Greek
Μπλε δέντρο μούρων
pin Oak
In Portuguese
Árvore Berry Azul
Pin Oak
In Polish
Niebieski Berry Drzewo
pin Oak
In Latin
Berry lignum blue
Quercus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Symplocaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Berry and Pin Oak
Season and care of Blue Berry and Pin Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Berry and Pin Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Berry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pin Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Berry is Loam and for Pin Oak is Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Blue Berry is Acidic, Neutral and for Pin Oak is Acidic.
Blue Berry and Pin Oak Physical Information
Blue Berry and Pin Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Berry height is 243.84 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Pin Oak height is 2,499.36 cm and width 792.48 cm. The color specification of Blue Berry and Pin Oak are as follows:
Blue Berry flower color: White
Blue Berry leaf color: Green
Pin Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Pin Oak leaf color: Pink and Sienna
Care of Blue Berry and Pin Oak
Care of Blue Berry and Pin Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Berry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Blue Berry 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.