Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Alaskan blueberry, Lowbush blueberry, New Jersey blueberry
Habitat
Not Available
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Ammonia sulphate, In Late summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Potassium sulphate
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair, Speed hair growth, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
Astringent, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS laurifolia
SYMPLOCOS martinicensis
Common Name
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
Blue Berry, Horse Sugar, Martinique Sweetleaf, Whitewood
In Hindi
Quercus
Blue Berry Tree
In German
Quercus
Blue Berry Baum
In French
Quercus
Bleu Berry Tree
In Spanish
Quercus
Árbol de la baya azul
In Greek
Quercus
Μπλε δέντρο μούρων
In Portuguese
Quercus
Árvore Berry Azul
In Polish
Quercus
Niebieski Berry Drzewo
In Latin
Quercus
Berry lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Water Oak and Blue Berry
Wondering what are the properties of Water Oak and Blue Berry? We provide you with everything About Water Oak and Blue Berry. Water Oak doesn't have thorns and Blue Berry doesn't have thorns. Also Water Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Water Oak has allergic reactions like sneezing, Vomiting and Watery eyes and Blue Berry 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 Blue Berry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Oak and Blue Berry
Season and care of Water Oak and Blue Berry is important to know. While considering everything about Water Oak and Blue Berry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Oak season is Spring and Summer and Blue Berry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Water Oak is Loam, Sand and for Blue Berry is Loam while the PH of soil for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Berry is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Oak and Blue Berry Physical Information
Water Oak and Blue Berry physical information is very important for comparison. Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Blue Berry height is 243.84 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Water Oak and Blue Berry are as follows:
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Blue Berry flower color: White
- Blue Berry leaf color: Green
Care of Water Oak and Blue Berry
Care of Water Oak and Blue Berry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Berry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Berry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.