Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
United States, California, Mexico
Types
not available
Standard Live Oak, Highrise Live Oak, Cathedral Live Oak
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water, Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Once a week
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the first year, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Hedges, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
QUERCUS agrifolia
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
California Live Oak
In Hindi
southernwood
पुरान बलूत
In German
Eberraute
Live Oak
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Live Oak
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
roble vivo
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
live oak
In Portuguese
Abrótano
carvalho vivo
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Live Oak
In Latin
Southernwood
live quercu
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Live Oak
Season and care of Southernwood and Live Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Live Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Live Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Live Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Live Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Southernwood and Live Oak Physical Information
Southernwood and Live Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Live Oak height is 610.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Live Oak are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Live Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Live Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Southernwood and Live Oak
Care of Southernwood and Live Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Live Oak pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Remove dead branches. In summer Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Live Oak needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Once a week.