Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Quercus macrocarpa
Habitat
-
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Cramps, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Tannin, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
QUERCUS macrocarpa
Common Name
Hosta
Burr Oak, Mossycup Oak
In Spanish
Hosta
Burr Oak
In Portuguese
Hosta
Burr Oak
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fagales
Family
Liliaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Hosta and Burr Oak
Season and care of Hosta and Burr Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Burr Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Burr Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Burr Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Burr Oak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hosta and Burr Oak Physical Information
Hosta and Burr Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Burr Oak height is 2,130.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Burr Oak are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Burr Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Burr Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Hosta and Burr Oak
Care of Hosta and Burr Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Burr Oak pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Burr Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.