Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China
United States, California, Mexico
Types
-
Standard Live Oak, Highrise Live Oak, Cathedral Live Oak
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Crimson
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water, Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Once a week
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Don't prune in the fall, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the first year, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Hedges, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
QUERCUS agrifolia
Common Name
Daphne plant
California Live Oak
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
पुरान बलूत
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Live Oak
In French
plante Daphne
Live Oak
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
roble vivo
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
live oak
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
carvalho vivo
In Polish
Daphne roślin
Live Oak
In Latin
Daphne plant
live quercu
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Daphne and Live Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Daphne and Live Oak? We provide you with everything About Daphne and Live Oak. Daphne doesn't have thorns and Live Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Daphne does not have fragrant flowers. Daphne has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Live Oak has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Daphne and Live Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Daphne and Live Oak
Season and care of Daphne and Live Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Live Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Live Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Live Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Live Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Daphne and Live Oak Physical Information
Daphne and Live Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Live Oak height is 610.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Live Oak are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Live Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Live Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Daphne and Live Oak
Care of Daphne and Live 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 Live Oak pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Remove dead branches. In summer Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Live Oak needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Once a week.