Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, North-Central United States, Canada
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
The White Oaks, Chestnut Oak, Bur Oak
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Humid climates
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
2-8
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Pink, Sienna
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Dark Red
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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
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
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Squirrels, Woodpeckers
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Whole plant
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 as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS ellipsoidalis
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Northern Pin Oak
False Indigo
In German
Pin-Eichen
falsches Indigo
In French
Pin Oak
faux Indigo
In Spanish
pin Oak
Falso Indigo
In Greek
pin Oak
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Pin Oak
false Indigo
In Polish
pin Oak
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Quercus
falsum indicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pin Oak and False Indigo
Season and care of Pin Oak and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Pin Oak and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pin Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pin Oak is Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pin Oak is Acidic and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pin Oak and False Indigo Physical Information
Pin Oak and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Pin Oak height is 2,499.36 cm and width 792.48 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pin Oak and False Indigo are as follows:
Pin Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Pin Oak leaf color: Pink and Sienna
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Pin Oak and False Indigo
Care of Pin Oak and False Indigo 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 False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.