Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
-
Quercus alba, Quercus garryana
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Spreading mass
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Birds
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CALLUNA vulgaris
QUERCUS alba
Common Name
Heather, Common heather, Ling
White Oak
In German
Heidekraut
weiße Eiche
In French
bruyère
chêne blanc
In Spanish
brezo
roble blanco
In Greek
ερείκη
White Oak
In Portuguese
urze
Carvalho branco
In Polish
wrzos
biały dąb
In Latin
Heather
Quercus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Heather and White Oak
Season and care of Heather and White Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Heather and White Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heather is Loam, Sand and for White Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Heather is Acidic and for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Heather and White Oak Physical Information
Heather and White Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Heather and White Oak are as follows:
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Care of Heather and White Oak
Care of Heather and White Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.