Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
-
Quercus ilex, Quercus rotundifolia
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Digestive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
QUERCUS ilex
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Evergreen Oak, Holly Oak, Holm Oak
In Hindi
pinkroot
होल्म ओक
In German
Spigelia
Steineiche
In French
Spigelia
chêne vert
In Spanish
Spigelia
encina
In Greek
Spigelia
πρινόδενδρο
In Portuguese
Spigelia
azinheira
In Polish
Spigelia
dąb skalny
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Fagales
Family
Loganiceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Holm Oak
Season and care of Pinkroot and Holm Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Holm Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Holm Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Holm Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Holm Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pinkroot and Holm Oak Physical Information
Pinkroot and Holm Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Holm Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Holm Oak are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Holm Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Holm Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pinkroot and Holm Oak
Care of Pinkroot and Holm Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Holm Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Holm Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.