Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Southern Europe
Types
The White Oaks, Chestnut Oak, Bur Oak
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Habitat
Humid climates
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Pink, Sienna
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Dark Red
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Squirrels, Woodpeckers
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood log is used in making fences
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
QUERCUS ellipsoidalis
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Northern Pin Oak
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
Pin Oak
Applemint Tree
In German
Pin-Eichen
Applemint Baum
In French
Pin Oak
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
pin Oak
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
pin Oak
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Pin Oak
Árvore applemint
In Polish
pin Oak
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Quercus
Applemint ligno
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pin Oak and Applemint
Season and care of Pin Oak and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Pin Oak and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pin Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pin Oak is Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pin Oak is Acidic and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Pin Oak and Applemint Physical Information
Pin Oak and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Pin Oak height is 2,499.36 cm and width 792.48 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Pin Oak and Applemint are as follows:
Pin Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Pin Oak leaf color: Pink and Sienna
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Pin Oak and Applemint
Care of Pin Oak and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pin Oak pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove short branches and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pin Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.