Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, Micronesia
Types
The White Oaks, Chestnut Oak, Bur Oak
Hannah Yams, Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates
Cold Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
11-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Pink, Sienna
Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Dark Red
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
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
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tuber propagation
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, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Squirrels, Woodpeckers
Aphids, Beetles, Mites, white worms
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Swelling, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Leaves, Root, Shoots
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 Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
QUERCUS ellipsoidalis
IPOMOEA batatas
Common Name
Northern Pin Oak
Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine
In German
Pin-Eichen
Süßkartoffel
In French
Pin Oak
Patate douce
In Spanish
pin Oak
Batata
In Greek
pin Oak
Γλυκοπατάτα
In Portuguese
Pin Oak
Batata doce
In Polish
pin Oak
Słodki ziemniak
In Latin
Quercus
Dulcis SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pin Oak and Sweet Potato
Season and care of Pin Oak and Sweet Potato is important to know. While considering everything about Pin Oak and Sweet Potato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pin Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Potato season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pin Oak is Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained and for Sweet Potato is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pin Oak is Acidic and for Sweet Potato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pin Oak and Sweet Potato Physical Information
Pin Oak and Sweet Potato physical information is very important for comparison. Pin Oak height is 2,499.36 cm and width 792.48 cm whereas Sweet Potato height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Pin Oak and Sweet Potato are as follows:
Pin Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Pin Oak leaf color: Pink and Sienna
Sweet Potato flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Potato leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse and Bronze
Care of Pin Oak and Sweet Potato
Care of Pin Oak and Sweet Potato 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 Sweet Potato 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 Sweet Potato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.