Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
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Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Open Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Birds
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
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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
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Economic Purpose, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
QUERCUS suber
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Cork Oak
In German
Aubergine
Kork Eiche
In French
Aubergine
Cork Oak
In Spanish
Berenjena
alcornoque
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
Cork Oak
In Portuguese
Berinjela
sobreiro
In Polish
Bakłażan
Cork Oak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Mirinae
Season and Care of Eggplant and Corn Oak
Season and care of Eggplant and Corn Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Corn Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Corn Oak season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Corn Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Corn Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eggplant and Corn Oak Physical Information
Eggplant and Corn Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Corn Oak height is 1,070.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Corn Oak are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Corn Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Corn Oak leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Eggplant and Corn Oak
Care of Eggplant and Corn Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Corn Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corn Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.