Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
The White Oaks, Chestnut Oak, Bur Oak
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Humid climates
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
2-9
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
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Pink, Sienna
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Tip cutting
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
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Squirrels, Woodpeckers
-
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Flowers
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 for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS ellipsoidalis
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Northern Pin Oak
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Pin Oak
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Pin-Eichen
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Pin Oak
Millefeuille
In Spanish
pin Oak
La milenrama
In Greek
pin Oak
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Pin Oak
milefólio
In Polish
pin Oak
krwawnika
In Latin
Quercus
ACHILLEOS
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pin Oak and Yarrow
Season and care of Pin Oak and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Pin Oak and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pin Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yarrow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pin Oak is Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pin Oak is Acidic and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Pin Oak and Yarrow Physical Information
Pin Oak and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Pin Oak height is 2,499.36 cm and width 792.48 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Pin Oak and Yarrow are as follows:
Pin Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Pin Oak leaf color: Pink and Sienna
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Pin Oak and Yarrow
Care of Pin Oak and Yarrow 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 Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers 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 Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.