Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Quercus nigra, Quercus laurifolia
Habitat
Fields, marshes, Swamps
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic potyvirus
Aphids, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Digestive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
IRIS fulva
QUERCUS laurifolia
Common Name
Copper iris
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
In Hindi
Copper Iris
Quercus
In German
Copper Iris
Quercus
In French
Copper Iris
Quercus
In Spanish
Cobre Iris
Quercus
In Greek
χαλκός Iris
Quercus
In Portuguese
Copper Iris
Quercus
In Polish
Miedź Iris
Quercus
In Latin
Iris Copper
Quercus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Copper Iris and Water Oak
Season and care of Copper Iris and Water Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Iris and Water Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Iris season is Spring and Water Oak season is Spring. The type of soil for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Water Oak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Copper Iris and Water Oak Physical Information
Copper Iris and Water Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Copper Iris and Water Oak are as follows:
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
- Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Copper Iris and Water Oak
Care of Copper Iris and Water Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.