Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
-
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Late Spring
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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 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
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Bark, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
QUERCUS phellos
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Willow Oak
In Hindi
pinkroot
Overcup ओक
In German
Spigelia
Overcup Oak
In French
Spigelia
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Spigelia
Overcup Roble
In Greek
Spigelia
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Spigelia
Overcup Dąb
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Fagales
Family
Loganiceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Willow Oak
Season and care of Pinkroot and Willow Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Willow Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Willow Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pinkroot and Willow Oak Physical Information
Pinkroot and Willow Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Willow Oak are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pinkroot and Willow Oak
Care of Pinkroot and Willow 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 Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, 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 Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.