Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, California, Mexico
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Standard Live Oak, Highrise Live Oak, Cathedral Live Oak
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, 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
Habit
Spreading
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water, Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Once a week
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Remove dead branches
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the first year, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
QUERCUS agrifolia
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
California Live Oak
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
पुरान बलूत
शतावर
In German
Live Oak
Gemüsespargel
In French
Live Oak
Asperge
In Spanish
roble vivo
Asparagus
In Greek
live oak
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
carvalho vivo
Asparagus
In Polish
Live Oak
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
live quercu
Asparagus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fagales
Asparagales
Family
Fagaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Live Oak and Asparagus
Season and care of Live Oak and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Live Oak and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Live Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Live Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Live Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Live Oak and Asparagus Physical Information
Live Oak and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Live Oak height is 610.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Live Oak and Asparagus are as follows:
Live Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Live Oak leaf color: Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Live Oak and Asparagus
Care of Live Oak and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Live Oak pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Remove dead branches and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Live Oak needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Once a week. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.