Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, North-Central United States, Canada
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
The White Oaks, Chestnut Oak, Bur Oak
Virginia water horehound
Habitat
Humid climates
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Pink, Sienna
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Dark Red
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Root Division, 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
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Squirrels, Woodpeckers
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Root, Seeds, Stem
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
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
QUERCUS ellipsoidalis
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Northern Pin Oak
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Pin Oak
Broomsedge grass
In German
Pin-Eichen
broomsedge Gras
In French
Pin Oak
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
pin Oak
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
pin Oak
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Pin Oak
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
pin Oak
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Quercus
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pin Oak and Broomsedge
Season and care of Pin Oak and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Pin Oak and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pin Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pin Oak is Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pin Oak is Acidic and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pin Oak and Broomsedge Physical Information
Pin Oak and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Pin Oak height is 2,499.36 cm and width 792.48 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Pin Oak and Broomsedge are as follows:
Pin Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Pin Oak leaf color: Pink and Sienna
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Pin Oak and Broomsedge
Care of Pin Oak and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.