Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
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
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
  
9-3
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Plant Color
  
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
  
Irregular
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
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 Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Sometimes
  
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
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Fagales
  
Family
Bignoniaceae
  
Fagaceae
  
Genus
Chitalpa
  
Quercus
  
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.