Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
The White Oaks, Chestnut Oak, Bur Oak
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
Humid climates
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-9
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Pink, Sienna
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Dark Red
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, 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
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Squirrels, Woodpeckers
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Bark, 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
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
QUERCUS ellipsoidalis
SALIX alba
Common Name
Northern Pin Oak
White Willow
In Hindi
Pin Oak
White Willow
In German
Pin-Eichen
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Pin Oak
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
pin Oak
Le saule blanco
In Greek
pin Oak
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Pin Oak
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
pin Oak
wierzba biała
In Latin
Quercus
Populus alba
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Malpighiales
Family
Fagaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pin Oak and White Willow
Season and care of Pin Oak and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Pin Oak and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pin Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pin Oak is Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Pin Oak is Acidic and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Pin Oak and White Willow Physical Information
Pin Oak and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Pin Oak height is 2,499.36 cm and width 792.48 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Pin Oak and White Willow are as follows:
Pin Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Pin Oak leaf color: Pink and Sienna
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Pin Oak and White Willow
Care of Pin Oak and White Willow 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 White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pin Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.