Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Open Forest, open Woodlands, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full 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
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Decline, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Unknown
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Economic Purpose, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
QUERCUS robur
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
English Oak
In Hindi
desert broom
अंग्रेजी ओक
In German
Wüste Besen
Englisch Oak
In French
desert broom
Chêne pédonculé
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Inglés Roble
In Greek
desert broom
Αγγλικά Oak
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Αγγλικά Oak
In Polish
desert broom
dąb szypułkowy
In Latin
desert broom
Oak Łacina
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and English Oak
Season and care of Desert Broom and English Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and English Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and English Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for English Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for English Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Broom and English Oak Physical Information
Desert Broom and English Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas English Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and English Oak are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
English Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- English Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Desert Broom and English Oak
Care of Desert Broom and English Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and English Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer English Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.