Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
United States, California
Japan
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-6
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
orange brown, Purple, Purplish-black, Voilet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Pink
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Adhesive, Basketary, Buttons, Repellent, Tannin, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Paper pulp, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
QUERCUS douglasii
Abies Veitchii
Common Name
Blue Oak
Christmas Tree, Veitch's Silver Fir
In Hindi
Blue Oak Tree
Veitch's Silver Fir
In German
Blaue Eiche
Veitch's Silver Fir
In French
Bleu Oak Tree
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Spanish
Azul del árbol de roble
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Greek
Μπλε Oak Tree
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Portuguese
Carvalho azul
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Polish
Niebieski Oak Tree
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Latin
Blue quercum ligno
S Veitch abiegnis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Oak and Veitch's Silver Fir
Season and care of Blue Oak and Veitch's Silver Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Oak and Veitch's Silver Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Veitch's Silver Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Oak is Not Available and for Veitch's Silver Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Oak is Not Available and for Veitch's Silver Fir is Acidic.
Blue Oak and Veitch's Silver Fir Physical Information
Blue Oak and Veitch's Silver Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Veitch's Silver Fir height is 1,520.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Oak and Veitch's Silver Fir are as follows:
Blue Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blue Oak leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Veitch's Silver Fir flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Veitch's Silver Fir leaf color: Dark Green and Silver
Care of Blue Oak and Veitch's Silver Fir
Care of Blue Oak and Veitch's Silver Fir 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 Veitch's Silver Fir 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 Veitch's Silver Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.