Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Green
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark 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
Oblong or Lanceolate
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS laurifolia
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
Quercus
Elephant Apple
In German
Quercus
Elefant von Apple
In French
Quercus
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
Quercus
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
Quercus
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
Quercus
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
Quercus
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
Quercus
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Dilleniales
Family
Fagaceae
Dilleniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Water Oak and Elephant Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Water Oak and Elephant Apple? We provide you with everything About Water Oak and Elephant Apple. Water Oak doesn't have thorns and Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Water Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Water Oak has allergic reactions like sneezing, Vomiting and Watery eyes and Elephant Apple 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 Elephant Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Oak and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Water Oak and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Water Oak and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Oak season is Spring and Summer and Elephant Apple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Water Oak is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Oak and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Water Oak and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Water Oak and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Water Oak and Elephant Apple
Care of Water Oak and Elephant Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.