Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
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North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Abbotswood potentilla, Daydawn potentilla, Klondike potentilla
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Rocky areas, Wet ground
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Irregular
Plant Season
Early Fall, Spring
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
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
Yes
Insignificant
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Haemostatic, Hypoglycaemic, Mildly painful menstruation, Odontalgic, Premenstrual syndrome, Swelling
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, Used as a dye
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
POTENTILLA
QUERCUS phellos
Common Name
Potentilla
Willow Oak
In Hindi
Potentilla plant
Overcup ओक
In German
Potentilla Pflanze
Overcup Oak
In French
plante Potentilla
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
planta Potentilla
Overcup Roble
In Greek
φυτό potentilla
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
planta Potentilla
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Potentilla roślin
Overcup Dąb
In Latin
Potentilla herba
Oryza
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Potentilla and Willow Oak
Season and care of Potentilla and Willow Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Potentilla and Willow Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Potentilla season is Early Fall and Spring and Willow Oak season is Early Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Potentilla is Well drained and for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Potentilla is Slightly Alkaline and for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Potentilla and Willow Oak Physical Information
Potentilla and Willow Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Potentilla height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Potentilla and Willow Oak are as follows:
Potentilla flower color: Orange and Yellow
Potentilla leaf color: Green, Light Green
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Potentilla and Willow Oak
Care of Potentilla and Willow Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Potentilla pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, 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 Potentilla 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.