Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mexico
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Open Forest, open Woodlands, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vine/Liana
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Decline, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
QUERCUS robur
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
English Oak
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
अंग्रेजी ओक
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Englisch Oak
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
Chêne pédonculé
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
Inglés Roble
In Greek
Boston Ivy
Αγγλικά Oak
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
Αγγλικά Oak
In Polish
Boston Ivy
dąb szypułkowy
In Latin
Boston Ivy
Oak Łacina
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Parthenocissus
Quercus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and English Oak
Season and care of Boston Ivy and English Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and English Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and English Oak season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for English Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for English Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boston Ivy and English Oak Physical Information
Boston Ivy and English Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas English Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and English Oak are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
English Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- English Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Boston Ivy and English Oak
Care of Boston Ivy and English Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering and English Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer English Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.