Life Span
Biennial
Biennial
Origin
United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
The White Oaks, Chestnut Oak, Bur Oak
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Habitat
Humid climates
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-8
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
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pink, Sienna
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Dark Red
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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, Never 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Squirrels, Woodpeckers
Snails
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Astringent
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 for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS ellipsoidalis
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Northern Pin Oak
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Pin Oak
रजत बाबा
In German
Pin-Eichen
Silver Sage
In French
Pin Oak
Silver Sage
In Spanish
pin Oak
silver Sage
In Greek
pin Oak
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Pin Oak
silver Sage
In Polish
pin Oak
silver Sage
In Latin
Quercus
Argentum Sage
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pin Oak and Silver Sage
Season and care of Pin Oak and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Pin Oak and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pin Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pin Oak is Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pin Oak is Acidic and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pin Oak and Silver Sage Physical Information
Pin Oak and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Pin Oak height is 2,499.36 cm and width 792.48 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Pin Oak and Silver Sage are as follows:
Pin Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Pin Oak leaf color: Pink and Sienna
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Pin Oak and Silver Sage
Care of Pin Oak and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.