Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Semi desert
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning, Requires very little pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
X CHITALPA tashkentensis
QUERCUS phellos
Common Name
Chitalpa
Willow Oak
In Hindi
Chitalpa संयंत्र
Overcup ओक
In German
Chitalpa Pflanze
Overcup Oak
In French
plante Chitalpa
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
planta Chitalpa
Overcup Roble
In Greek
φυτό Chitalpa
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
planta Chitalpa
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Chitalpa roślin
Overcup Dąb
In Latin
Chitalpa herba
Oryza
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chitalpa and Willow Oak
Season and care of Chitalpa and Willow Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Chitalpa and Willow Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chitalpa season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Willow Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chitalpa is Loam, Sand and for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chitalpa is Neutral, Alkaline and for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chitalpa and Willow Oak Physical Information
Chitalpa and Willow Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Chitalpa height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Chitalpa and Willow Oak are as follows:
Chitalpa flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Lavender
Chitalpa leaf color: Green
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Chitalpa and Willow Oak
Care of Chitalpa and Willow Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chitalpa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning and Requires very little pruning and Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chitalpa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.