Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
United States, California, Mexico
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Standard Live Oak, Highrise Live Oak, Cathedral Live Oak
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
-
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS agrifolia
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
California Live Oak
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
पुरान बलूत
Tilaka
In German
Live Oak
Tilapia
In French
Live Oak
Tilapia
In Spanish
roble vivo
tilapia
In Portuguese
carvalho vivo
tilaka
In Polish
Live Oak
tilakiem
In Latin
live quercu
tilaka
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Live Oak and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Live Oak and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Live Oak and Tilaka. Live Oak doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Live Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Live Oak has allergic reactions like and Tilaka has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Live Oak and Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Live Oak and Tilaka
Season and care of Live Oak and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Live Oak and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Live Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Live Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Live Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Live Oak and Tilaka Physical Information
Live Oak and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Live Oak height is 610.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Live Oak and Tilaka are as follows:
Live Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Live Oak leaf color: Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Live Oak and Tilaka
Care of Live Oak and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Live Oak pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Remove dead branches and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.