Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Quercus nigra, Quercus laurifolia
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Habitat
-
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Red, Magenta
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Red, Dark Green, Copper
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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Twice a week
In Winter
Average Water
Regular watering required
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Moth
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
-
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
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 As Food, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS laurifolia
LITCHI chinensis
Common Name
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
In Spanish
Quercus
Lychee
In Portuguese
Quercus
lichia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Quercus
Litchi Sonn
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Water Oak and Lychee
Season and care of Water Oak and Lychee is important to know. While considering everything about Water Oak and Lychee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Oak season is Spring and Summer and Lychee season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Water Oak is Loam, Sand and for Lychee is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Oak and Lychee Physical Information
Water Oak and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Water Oak and Lychee are as follows:
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Water Oak and Lychee
Care of Water Oak and Lychee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth. In summer Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.