Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Not Available
United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not available
The White Oaks, Chestnut Oak, Bur Oak
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Pink, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Y-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds, Squirrels, Woodpeckers
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
QUERCUS ellipsoidalis
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
Northern Pin Oak
In German
Cardon
Pin-Eichen
In Spanish
Cardon
pin Oak
In Portuguese
Cardon
Pin Oak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Cactaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Pachycereus
Quercus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Properties of Cardon and Pin Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Cardon and Pin Oak? We provide you with everything About Cardon and Pin Oak. Cardon has thorns and Pin Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Cardon does not have fragrant flowers. Cardon has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Pin Oak has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cardon and Pin Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cardon and Pin Oak
Season and care of Cardon and Pin Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Pin Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is Not Available and Pin Oak season is Not Available. The type of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Pin Oak is Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Pin Oak is Acidic.
Cardon and Pin Oak Physical Information
Cardon and Pin Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Pin Oak height is 2,499.36 cm and width 792.48 cm. The color specification of Cardon and Pin Oak are as follows:
Cardon flower color: White
Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Pin Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Pin Oak leaf color: Pink and Sienna
Care of Cardon and Pin Oak
Care of Cardon and Pin Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pin Oak pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove short branches. In summer Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pin Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.