Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Chionodoxa luciliae
Quercus alba, Quercus garryana
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Spreading mass
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin rash
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
QUERCUS alba
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
White Oak
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
सफेद ओक
In German
Chionodoxa
weiße Eiche
In French
Chionodoxa
chêne blanc
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
roble blanco
In Greek
Chionodoxa
White Oak
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
Carvalho branco
In Polish
Chionodoxa
biały dąb
In Latin
Chionodoxa
Quercus alba
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Magnoliophyta
Class
Cestoda
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and White Oak
Season and care of Chionodoxa and White Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and White Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and White Oak season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for White Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Chionodoxa and White Oak Physical Information
Chionodoxa and White Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and White Oak are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Care of Chionodoxa and White Oak
Care of Chionodoxa and White Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.