Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, California
North America
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Pink
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Irregular
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
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
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
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Adhesive, Basketary, Buttons, Repellent, Tannin, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
QUERCUS douglasii
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Blue Oak
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Blue Oak Tree
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Blaue Eiche
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Bleu Oak Tree
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Azul del árbol de roble
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Μπλε Oak Tree
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Carvalho azul
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Niebieski Oak Tree
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Blue quercum ligno
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Quercus
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Blue Oak and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Blue Oak and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Oak and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Oak is and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Oak is and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Oak and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Blue Oak and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Oak and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Blue Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blue Oak leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Blue Oak and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Blue Oak and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue 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.