Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, California
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Yellow, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Pink
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, 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
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well 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
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Adhesive, Basketary, Buttons, Repellent, Tannin, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS douglasii
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Common Name
Blue Oak
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
In Hindi
Blue Oak Tree
southernwood
In German
Blaue Eiche
Eberraute
In French
Bleu Oak Tree
aurone ou citronnelle
In Spanish
Azul del árbol de roble
Artemisia abrotanum
In Greek
Μπλε Oak Tree
Artemisia abrotanum
In Portuguese
Carvalho azul
Abrótano
In Polish
Niebieski Oak Tree
Bylica boże drzewko
In Latin
Blue quercum ligno
Southernwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Oak and Southernwood
Season and care of Blue Oak and Southernwood is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Oak and Southernwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Southernwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Oak is Not Available and for Southernwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Oak is Not Available and for Southernwood is Neutral.
Blue Oak and Southernwood Physical Information
Blue Oak and Southernwood physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Oak and Southernwood are as follows:
Blue Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blue Oak leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
- Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Blue Oak and Southernwood
Care of Blue Oak and Southernwood 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 Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
