Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Quercus nigra, Quercus laurifolia
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
Habitat
-
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering, Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Moth
Bark splits, Crown gall, Epicormic Sprouting, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
Fever, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
QUERCUS laurifolia
Fraxinus
Common Name
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
Ash Tree
In Hindi
Quercus
राख पेड़
In Spanish
Quercus
Fresno
In Greek
Quercus
δέντρο Ash
In Portuguese
Quercus
Freixo
In Latin
Quercus
Fraxinum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Water Oak and Ash Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Water Oak and Ash Tree? We provide you with everything About Water Oak and Ash Tree. Water Oak doesn't have thorns and Ash Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Water Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Water Oak has allergic reactions like sneezing, Vomiting and Watery eyes and Ash Tree has allergic reactions like sneezing, Vomiting and Watery eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Water Oak and Ash Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Oak and Ash Tree
Season and care of Water Oak and Ash Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Water Oak and Ash Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Oak season is Spring and Summer and Ash Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Water Oak is Loam, Sand and for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Ash Tree is Acidic.
Water Oak and Ash Tree Physical Information
Water Oak and Ash Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm. The color specification of Water Oak and Ash Tree are as follows:
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Ash Tree flower color: White
- Ash Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Water Oak and Ash Tree
Care of Water Oak and Ash Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ash Tree pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth. In summer Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ash Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.