Water Oak

Birch

About Water Oak and Birch

Water Oak

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa

Types

Quercus nigra, Quercus laurifolia

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

860

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Habitat

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-94-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

7-1

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Green

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate, Black

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green, Dark Green

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong or Lanceolate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Fertilizers

fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Moth

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Digestive, Skin irritation

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits, Wood

Whole plant

Other Uses

Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

QUERCUS laurifolia

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

Quercus

भोज पत्र

In German

Quercus

Birke

In French

Quercus

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Quercus

Abedul

In Greek

Quercus

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Quercus

bétula

In Polish

Quercus

Brzoza

In Latin

Quercus

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Family

Fagaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Quercus

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

45034

1 27800

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Properties of Water Oak and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Water Oak and Birch? We provide you with everything About Water Oak and Birch. Water Oak doesn't have thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Water Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Water Oak has allergic reactions like sneezing, Vomiting and Watery eyes and Birch 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 Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Water Oak and Birch

Season and care of Water Oak and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Water Oak and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Oak season is Spring and Summer and Birch season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Water Oak is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Water Oak and Birch Physical Information

Water Oak and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Water Oak and Birch are as follows:

Water Oak flower color: Light Green
Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Water Oak and Birch

Care of Water Oak and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.