Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate, Black
creamy white
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Twigs
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Groundcover
Botanical Name
QUERCUS laurifolia
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
Quercus
desert broom
In German
Quercus
Wüste Besen
In French
Quercus
desert broom
In Spanish
Quercus
escoba del desierto
In Greek
Quercus
desert broom
In Portuguese
Quercus
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
Quercus
desert broom
In Latin
Quercus
desert broom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Water Oak and Desert Broom
Wondering what are the properties of Water Oak and Desert Broom? We provide you with everything About Water Oak and Desert Broom. Water Oak doesn't have thorns and Desert Broom doesn't have thorns. Also Water Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Water Oak has allergic reactions like sneezing, Vomiting and Watery eyes and Desert Broom 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 Desert Broom and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Oak and Desert Broom
Season and care of Water Oak and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Water Oak and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Oak season is Spring and Summer and Desert Broom season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Water Oak is Loam, Sand and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Oak and Desert Broom Physical Information
Water Oak and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Water Oak and Desert Broom are as follows:
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Water Oak and Desert Broom
Care of Water Oak and Desert Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.