Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Japan
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Open Forest
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Not Available
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used in construction
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS suber
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Cork Oak
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
कॉर्क ओक
crimson pygmy
In German
Kork Eiche
crimson pygmy
In French
Cork Oak
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
alcornoque
crimson pygmy
In Greek
Cork Oak
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
sobreiro
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Cork Oak
crimson pygmy
In Latin
sUBER
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Ranunculales
Family
Fagaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Mirini
Not Available
Subfamily
Mirinae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Corn Oak and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Corn Oak and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Corn Oak and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corn Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corn Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corn Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Corn Oak and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Corn Oak and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Corn Oak height is 1,070.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Corn Oak and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Corn Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Corn Oak leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Corn Oak and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Corn Oak and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corn Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Corn Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.