Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Eastern Europe
Types
Quercus nigra, Quercus laurifolia
Iris
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Moth
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
-
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
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS laurifolia
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Quercus
Dwarf Iris
In German
Quercus
Zwergiris
In French
Quercus
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Quercus
Enano Iris
In Greek
Quercus
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Quercus
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Quercus
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Quercus
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Water Oak and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Water Oak and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Water Oak and Dwarf Iris. Water Oak doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Water Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Water Oak has allergic reactions like sneezing, Vomiting and Watery eyes and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Oak and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Water Oak and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Water Oak and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Oak season is Spring and Summer and Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Water Oak is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Water Oak and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Water Oak and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Water Oak and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Water Oak and Dwarf Iris
Care of Water Oak and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris pruning is done 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.