Life Span
Perennial
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
Fruit
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Dark Red
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Simple lobed or unlobed
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Birds
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasus
QUERCUS phellos
Common Name
Pie Cherry, Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry
Willow Oak
In Hindi
Sour cherry
Overcup ओक
In German
Sauerkirsche
Overcup Oak
In French
Prunus cerasus
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Prunus cerasus
Overcup Roble
In Greek
Sour cherry
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Ginja
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Wiśnia pospolita
Overcup Dąb
In Latin
Prunus cerasus
Oryza
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Sour Cherry and Willow Oak
Season and care of Sour Cherry and Willow Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Sour Cherry and Willow Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sour Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Willow Oak season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Sour Cherry is Loam and for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sour Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sour Cherry and Willow Oak Physical Information
Sour Cherry and Willow Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Sour Cherry height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Sour Cherry and Willow Oak are as follows:
Sour Cherry flower color: White
Sour Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sour Cherry and Willow Oak
Care of Sour Cherry and Willow Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sour Cherry pruning is done 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 Sour Cherry 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.