Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Forests, Ridges, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Fertilize the first year, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, Economic Purpose, Used as firewood, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS laurifolia
QUERCUS muehlenbergii
Common Name
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
Chinkapin Oak, Yellow Chestnut Oak
In Hindi
Quercus
Chinkapin ओक
In German
Quercus
chinkapin Oak
In French
Quercus
chinkapin Oak
In Spanish
Quercus
chinkapin Roble
In Greek
Quercus
Chinkapin Oak
In Portuguese
Quercus
carv Oak
In Polish
Quercus
Chinkapin Oak
In Latin
Quercus
Oak Chinkapin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Quercoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Water Oak and Chinkapin Oak
Season and care of Water Oak and Chinkapin Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Water Oak and Chinkapin Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Oak season is Spring and Summer and Chinkapin Oak season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Water Oak is Loam, Sand and for Chinkapin Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinkapin Oak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Oak and Chinkapin Oak Physical Information
Water Oak and Chinkapin Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Chinkapin Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Water Oak and Chinkapin Oak are as follows:
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Chinkapin Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Chinkapin Oak leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Water Oak and Chinkapin Oak
Care of Water Oak and Chinkapin Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinkapin Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinkapin Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.