Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Open Forest, open Woodlands, Temperate Regions
Forests, Ridges, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Brown
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
Fertilize the first year, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Decline, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, Economic Purpose, Used as firewood, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS robur
QUERCUS muehlenbergii
Common Name
English Oak
Chinkapin Oak, Yellow Chestnut Oak
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी ओक
Chinkapin ओक
In German
Englisch Oak
chinkapin Oak
In French
Chêne pédonculé
chinkapin Oak
In Spanish
Inglés Roble
chinkapin Roble
In Greek
Αγγλικά Oak
Chinkapin Oak
In Portuguese
Αγγλικά Oak
carv Oak
In Polish
dąb szypułkowy
Chinkapin Oak
In Latin
Oak Łacina
Oak Chinkapin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Quercoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of English Oak and Chinkapin Oak
Season and care of English Oak and Chinkapin Oak is important to know. While considering everything about English Oak and Chinkapin Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chinkapin Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for English Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinkapin Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for English Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinkapin Oak is Neutral, Alkaline.
English Oak and Chinkapin Oak Physical Information
English Oak and Chinkapin Oak physical information is very important for comparison. English Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Chinkapin Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of English Oak and Chinkapin Oak are as follows:
English Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
English Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chinkapin Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Chinkapin Oak leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of English Oak and Chinkapin Oak
Care of English Oak and Chinkapin Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinkapin Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer English Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinkapin Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.