Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
3-8
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green, Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs small amount of water
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Astringent, Cramps, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Tannin, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Carnegiea gigantea
QUERCUS macrocarpa
Common Name
Saguaro
Burr Oak, Mossycup Oak
In Hindi
Saguaro
Burr Oak
In German
Saguaro
Burr Oak
In French
Saguaro
Burr Oak
In Spanish
Saguaro
Burr Oak
In Greek
Saguaro
Burr Oak
In Portuguese
Saguaro
Burr Oak
In Polish
Saguaro
Burr Oak
In Latin
Saguaro
Burr Oak
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Cactaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Cherokee
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Saguaro and Burr Oak
Season and care of Saguaro and Burr Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Saguaro and Burr Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saguaro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Burr Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Saguaro is Loam, Sand and for Burr Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saguaro is Neutral and for Burr Oak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Saguaro and Burr Oak Physical Information
Saguaro and Burr Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Saguaro height is 910.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Burr Oak height is 2,130.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Saguaro and Burr Oak are as follows:
Saguaro flower color: White and Green
Saguaro leaf color: Not Available
Burr Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Burr Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Saguaro and Burr Oak
Care of Saguaro and Burr Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saguaro pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Burr Oak pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Saguaro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Burr Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
