Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, North-Central United States, Canada
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
The White Oaks, Chestnut Oak, Bur Oak
Grasses
Habitat
Humid climates
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Pink, Sienna
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Dark Red
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Squirrels, Woodpeckers
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
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
Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS ellipsoidalis
BOUTELOUA gracilis
Common Name
Northern Pin Oak
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
In Hindi
Pin Oak
Bouteloua gracilis
In German
Pin-Eichen
Bouteloua Gracilis
In French
Pin Oak
Bouteloua aristidoides
In Spanish
pin Oak
Chondrosum gracile
In Greek
pin Oak
Bouteloua gracilis
In Portuguese
Pin Oak
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Polish
pin Oak
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Latin
Quercus
Bouteloua Gracilis
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynodonteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pin Oak and Bouteloua Gracilis
Wondering what are the properties of Pin Oak and Bouteloua Gracilis? We provide you with everything About Pin Oak and Bouteloua Gracilis. Pin Oak doesn't have thorns and Bouteloua Gracilis doesn't have thorns. Also Pin Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Pin Oak has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bouteloua Gracilis has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Pin Oak and Bouteloua Gracilis and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pin Oak and Bouteloua Gracilis
Season and care of Pin Oak and Bouteloua Gracilis is important to know. While considering everything about Pin Oak and Bouteloua Gracilis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pin Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bouteloua Gracilis season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pin Oak is Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pin Oak is Acidic and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pin Oak and Bouteloua Gracilis Physical Information
Pin Oak and Bouteloua Gracilis physical information is very important for comparison. Pin Oak height is 2,499.36 cm and width 792.48 cm whereas Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pin Oak and Bouteloua Gracilis are as follows:
Pin Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Pin Oak leaf color: Pink and Sienna
Bouteloua Gracilis flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Bouteloua Gracilis leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Pin Oak and Bouteloua Gracilis
Care of Pin Oak and Bouteloua Gracilis 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 Bouteloua Gracilis pruning is done 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 Bouteloua Gracilis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.