Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
The White Oaks, Chestnut Oak, Bur Oak
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Pink, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray
-
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Y-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Squirrels, Woodpeckers
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Tree trunks
Other Uses
-
Air freshner, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA
QUERCUS ellipsoidalis
Common Name
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
Northern Pin Oak
In German
Dudleya
Pin-Eichen
In French
Dudleya
Pin Oak
In Spanish
dudleya
pin Oak
In Portuguese
Dudleya
Pin Oak
In Polish
Dudleya
pin Oak
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Fagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dudleya and Pin Oak
Season and care of Dudleya and Pin Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Dudleya and Pin Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pin Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dudleya is Sand and for Pin Oak is Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Dudleya is Neutral and for Pin Oak is Acidic.
Dudleya and Pin Oak Physical Information
Dudleya and Pin Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Pin Oak height is 2,499.36 cm and width 792.48 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Pin Oak are as follows:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Pin Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Pin Oak leaf color: Pink and Sienna
Care of Dudleya and Pin Oak
Care of Dudleya and Pin Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dudleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pin Oak pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove short branches. In summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pin Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.