Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
United States, California
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Ivory
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Yellow, Orange, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Haemorrhages, Poultice, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
Adhesive, Basketary, Buttons, Repellent, Tannin, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CORNUS amomum
QUERCUS douglasii
Common Name
silky cornel
Blue Oak
In Hindi
Kinnikinnick
Blue Oak Tree
In German
Kinnikinnick
Blaue Eiche
In French
Kinnikinnick
Bleu Oak Tree
In Spanish
Kinnikinnick
Azul del árbol de roble
In Greek
Kinnikinnick
Μπλε Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Kinnikinnick
Carvalho azul
In Polish
Kinnikinnick
Niebieski Oak Tree
In Latin
Kinnikinnick
Blue quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kinnikinnick and Blue Oak
Season and care of Kinnikinnick and Blue Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Kinnikinnick and Blue Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kinnikinnick season is Summer and Fall and Blue Oak season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Oak is Not Available while the PH of soil for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Oak is Not Available.
Kinnikinnick and Blue Oak Physical Information
Kinnikinnick and Blue Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Blue Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Kinnikinnick and Blue Oak are as follows:
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blue Oak leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Kinnikinnick and Blue Oak
Care of Kinnikinnick and Blue Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kinnikinnick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Kinnikinnick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.