Elephant Bush

Willow Oak

About Elephant Bush and Willow Oak

Elephant Bush

Willow Oak

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Succulent

Tree

Origin

Southern Africa

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra

Number of Varieties

3055

0 40000

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Habitat

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-126-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

9-3

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Twisted/Contorted

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

250.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

121.00 cm910.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink

Red, Light Green, Chartreuse

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Red

Tan, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering

In Summer

Ample Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Less Watering

Moderate

In Winter

Less Watering

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Gout, Obesity, Snoring

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Stem

Bark, Stem

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PORTULACARIA afra

QUERCUS phellos

Common Name

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

Willow Oak

In Hindi

Elephant Bush

Overcup ओक

In German

Elephant Bush

Overcup Oak

In French

Elephant Bush

Overcup Oak

In Spanish

elefante Bush

Overcup Roble

In Greek

ελέφαντας Μπους

Overcup Oak

In Portuguese

elefante de Bush

Overcup Oak

In Polish

Elephant Bush

Overcup Dąb

In Latin

bush elephant

Oryza

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Fagales

Family

Portulacaceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Portulacaria

Quercus

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Portulacarioideae

Amaryllidoideae

Number of Species

1400

1 27800

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Properties of Elephant Bush and Willow Oak

Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Bush and Willow Oak? We provide you with everything About Elephant Bush and Willow Oak. Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns and Willow Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Bush does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like and Willow Oak has allergic reactions like . 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 Elephant Bush and Willow Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Willow Oak

Season and care of Elephant Bush and Willow Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Willow Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Willow Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Elephant Bush and Willow Oak Physical Information

Elephant Bush and Willow Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Willow Oak are as follows:

Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Elephant Bush and Willow Oak

Care of Elephant Bush and Willow Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.