Life Span
Biennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
United States, North-Central United States, Canada
  
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
  
Types
The White Oaks, Chestnut Oak, Bur Oak
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Humid climates
  
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
  
9-3
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,499.36 cm
  
13
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
  
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Chocolate
  
Tan, Chocolate
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Pink, Sienna
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Dark Red
  
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
  
Irregular
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
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
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
  
Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
No
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Squirrels, Woodpeckers
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
  
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
  
Bark, Stem
  
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
  
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Shade Trees
  
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
QUERCUS ellipsoidalis
  
QUERCUS phellos
  
Common Name
Northern Pin Oak
  
Willow Oak
  
In Hindi
Pin Oak
  
Overcup ओक
  
In German
Pin-Eichen
  
Overcup Oak
  
In French
Pin Oak
  
Overcup Oak
  
In Spanish
pin Oak
  
Overcup Roble
  
In Greek
pin Oak
  
Overcup Oak
  
In Portuguese
Pin Oak
  
Overcup Oak
  
In Polish
pin Oak
  
Overcup Dąb
  
In Latin
Quercus
  
Oryza
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fagales
  
Fagales
  
Family
Fagaceae
  
Fagaceae
  
Genus
Quercus
  
Quercus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Amaryllidoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Pin Oak and Willow Oak
Season and care of Pin Oak and Willow Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Pin Oak and Willow Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pin Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Willow Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pin Oak is Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained and for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pin Oak is Acidic and for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pin Oak and Willow Oak Physical Information
Pin Oak and Willow Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Pin Oak height is 2,499.36 cm and width 792.48 cm whereas Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Pin Oak and Willow Oak are as follows:
Pin Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Pin Oak leaf color: Pink and Sienna
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pin Oak and Willow Oak
Care of Pin Oak and Willow 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 Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, 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 Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.