Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Tree
  
Origin
Melanesia
  
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, Canada
  
Types
Not available
  
Japanese Evergreen Oak, Sawthorn Oak, Oriental White Oak
  
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
  
Woodland Garden Canopy
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H2, 22, 23, 24
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,438.40 cm
  
15
Minimum Width
1,219.20 cm
  
15
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Green
  
Red, Light Yellow, Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
  
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
  
Green, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
  
Orange, Brown, Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
  
Lobed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Wet Site, Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Medium
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial 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
slow-release fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Wet Site
  
Flowers
None
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
  
Antiaphonic, Antiasthamatic, Astringent, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Dysentry, Emetic, Febrifuge, Haemorrhages, Indigestion, Opthalmic, Salve, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic, Treating fever
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Tannin, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used for woodware
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
  
QUERCUS velutina
  
Common Name
Snow Bush
  
Black Oak
  
In Hindi
बर्फ बुश
  
Black Oak Tree
  
In German
Schnee Bush
  
Schwarz Oak Tree
  
In French
neige Bush
  
Noir Oak Tree
  
In Spanish
nieve Bush
  
Negro del árbol de roble
  
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
  
Black Oak Tree
  
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
  
Carvalho Preto
  
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
  
Czarny Dąb
  
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
  
Niger quercum ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Euphorbiales
  
Fagales
  
Family
Euphorbiaceae
  
Fagaceae
  
Genus
Breynia
  
Quercus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Phyllantheae
  
Cherokee
  
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Black Oak
Season and care of Snow Bush and Black Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Black Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Black Oak season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Black Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Snow Bush and Black Oak Physical Information
Snow Bush and Black Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Black Oak height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and Black Oak are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Black Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Black Oak leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Snow Bush and Black Oak
Care of Snow Bush and Black Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black 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 Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.