Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
-
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
QUERCUS phellos
Common Name
Crenshaw Melon
Willow Oak
In Hindi
खरबूजा
Overcup ओक
In German
Zuckermelone
Overcup Oak
In French
Melon
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Crenshaw Melon
Overcup Roble
In Greek
Crenshaw Melon
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Crenshaw Melon
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Crenshaw Melon
Overcup Dąb
In Latin
Crenshaw Melon
Oryza
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Fagales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Crenshaw Melon and Willow Oak
Season and care of Crenshaw Melon and Willow Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Crenshaw Melon and Willow Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crenshaw Melon season is Summer and Fall and Willow Oak season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Loam and for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral and for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crenshaw Melon and Willow Oak Physical Information
Crenshaw Melon and Willow Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Crenshaw Melon and Willow Oak are as follows:
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Willow Oak
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Willow Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crenshaw Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Crenshaw Melon 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.