Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, California
World/Pandemic
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Pink
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Pollen
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Haemorrhages, Poultice, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
-
Other Uses
Adhesive, Basketary, Buttons, Repellent, Tannin, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
QUERCUS douglasii
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Blue Oak
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
Blue Oak Tree
dwarf papyrus
In German
Blaue Eiche
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Bleu Oak Tree
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Azul del árbol de roble
papiro enano
In Greek
Μπλε Oak Tree
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Carvalho azul
papiro anão
In Polish
Niebieski Oak Tree
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Blue quercum ligno
P. papyrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Blue Oak and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Blue Oak and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Oak and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Oak is and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Oak is and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Oak and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Blue Oak and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Blue Oak and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Blue Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blue Oak leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Oak and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Blue Oak and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Blue Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.