Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
  
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Open Forest, open Woodlands, Temperate Regions
  
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
  
3-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
  
10-1
  
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
  
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
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,520.00 cm
  
28
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
  
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Brown
  
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lobed
  
Subulate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
  
Pests and Diseases
Decline, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
  
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
  
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Rhinitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
  
Borders
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
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
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
  
Analgesic
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
QUERCUS robur
  
RATIBIDA columnifera
  
Common Name
English Oak
  
Mexican Hat
  
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी ओक
  
Mexican Hat
  
In German
Englisch Oak
  
Mexican Hat
  
In French
Chêne pédonculé
  
Mexican Hat
  
In Spanish
Inglés Roble
  
mexican Hat
  
In Greek
Αγγλικά Oak
  
Mexican Hat
  
In Portuguese
Αγγλικά Oak
  
Mexican Hat
  
In Polish
dąb szypułkowy
  
Mexican Hat
  
In Latin
Oak Łacina
  
Mexicanus Hat
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fagales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Fagaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Quercus
  
Ratibida
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of English Oak and Mexican Hat
Season and care of English Oak and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about English Oak and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Hat season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for English Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
English Oak and Mexican Hat Physical Information
English Oak and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. English Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of English Oak and Mexican Hat are as follows:
English Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
English Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of English Oak and Mexican Hat
Care of English Oak and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer English Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.