Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Southwestern United States, California
Habitat
Open Forest
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
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
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
QUERCUS suber
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Cork Oak
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
कॉर्क ओक
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Kork Eiche
Kracher penstemon
In French
Cork Oak
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
alcornoque
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Cork Oak
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
sobreiro
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Cork Oak
petarda penstemon
In Latin
sUBER
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Fagaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Corn Oak and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Corn Oak and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Corn Oak and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corn Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corn Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corn Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Corn Oak and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Corn Oak and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Corn Oak height is 1,070.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Corn Oak and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Corn Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Corn Oak leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Corn Oak and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Corn Oak and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corn Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Corn Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.