Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
The White Oaks, Chestnut Oak, Bur Oak
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Habitat
Humid climates
Open Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
7-9
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
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pink, Sienna
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Dark Red
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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 leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Squirrels, Woodpeckers
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
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
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Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
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
Economic Purpose, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS ellipsoidalis
QUERCUS suber
Common Name
Northern Pin Oak
Cork Oak
In Hindi
Pin Oak
कॉर्क ओक
In German
Pin-Eichen
Kork Eiche
In French
Pin Oak
Cork Oak
In Spanish
pin Oak
alcornoque
In Greek
pin Oak
Cork Oak
In Portuguese
Pin Oak
sobreiro
In Polish
pin Oak
Cork Oak
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pin Oak and Corn Oak
Season and care of Pin Oak and Corn Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Pin Oak and Corn Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pin Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Corn Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pin Oak is Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained and for Corn Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pin Oak is Acidic and for Corn Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pin Oak and Corn Oak Physical Information
Pin Oak and Corn Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Pin Oak height is 2,499.36 cm and width 792.48 cm whereas Corn Oak height is 1,070.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Pin Oak and Corn Oak are as follows:
Pin Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Pin Oak leaf color: Pink and Sienna
Corn Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Corn Oak leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Pin Oak and Corn Oak
Care of Pin Oak and Corn Oak 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 Corn Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Pin Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corn Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.