Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
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
Grass
Japanese Evergreen Oak, Sawthorn Oak, Oriental White Oak
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Red, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Orange, Brown, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness
Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Antiaphonic, Antiasthamatic, Astringent, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Dysentry, Emetic, Febrifuge, Haemorrhages, Indigestion, Opthalmic, Salve, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
QUERCUS velutina
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Black Oak
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Black Oak Tree
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Schwarz Oak Tree
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Noir Oak Tree
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Negro del árbol de roble
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Black Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Carvalho Preto
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Czarny Dąb
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Niger quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Quercus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Black Oak
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Black Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Black Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Black Oak Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Black Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Black Oak height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Black Oak are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Black Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Black Oak leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Black Oak
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Black Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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.