Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China
United States, California
Habitat
Upland
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Orange, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Haemorrhages, Poultice, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Adhesive, Basketary, Buttons, Repellent, Tannin, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
QUERCUS douglasii
Common Name
Daphne plant
Blue Oak
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
Blue Oak Tree
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Blaue Eiche
In French
plante Daphne
Bleu Oak Tree
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
Azul del árbol de roble
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
Μπλε Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
Carvalho azul
In Polish
Daphne roślin
Niebieski Oak Tree
In Latin
Daphne plant
Blue quercum ligno
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Daphne and Blue Oak
Season and care of Daphne and Blue Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Blue Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Blue Oak is while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Blue Oak is .
Daphne and Blue Oak Physical Information
Daphne and Blue Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Blue Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Blue Oak are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blue Oak leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Daphne and Blue Oak
Care of Daphne and Blue Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.