Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, California, Mexico
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Standard Live Oak, Highrise Live Oak, Cathedral Live Oak
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Open Forest, open Woodlands, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 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, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the first year, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Decline, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
Economic Purpose, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS agrifolia
QUERCUS robur
Common Name
California Live Oak
English Oak
In Hindi
पुरान बलूत
अंग्रेजी ओक
In German
Live Oak
Englisch Oak
In French
Live Oak
Chêne pédonculé
In Spanish
roble vivo
Inglés Roble
In Greek
live oak
Αγγλικά Oak
In Portuguese
carvalho vivo
Αγγλικά Oak
In Polish
Live Oak
dąb szypułkowy
In Latin
live quercu
Oak Łacina
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Live Oak and English Oak
Season and care of Live Oak and English Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Live Oak and English Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Live Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and English Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Live Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for English Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Live Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for English Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Live Oak and English Oak Physical Information
Live Oak and English Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Live Oak height is 610.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas English Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Live Oak and English Oak are as follows:
Live Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Live Oak leaf color: Green
English Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- English Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Live Oak and English Oak
Care of Live Oak and English Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Live Oak pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Remove dead branches and English Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Live Oak needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Once a week. Whereas, in summer English Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
