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, Texas, Canada
Types
Grass
Quercus alba, Quercus garryana
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Spreading mass
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, 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 alba
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
White Oak
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
सफेद ओक
In German
Softstem Bulrush
weiße Eiche
In French
Softstem Bulrush
chêne blanc
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
roble blanco
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
White Oak
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Carvalho branco
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
biały dąb
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Quercus alba
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 White Oak
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and White Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and White Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and White Oak Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and White Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and White Oak are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Care of Softstem Bulrush and White Oak
Care of Softstem Bulrush and White Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.