Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
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Types
Quercus nigra, Quercus laurifolia
Beaumont, Maroochy
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
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, Copper
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Moth
Anthracnose, fungus, Mites, Scale, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Whole plant
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS laurifolia
MACADAMIA 'Beaumont'
Common Name
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
Macadamia
In Hindi
Quercus
Macadamia
In German
Quercus
Macadamia
In French
Quercus
Macadamia
In Spanish
Quercus
Macadamia
In Greek
Quercus
Macadamia
In Portuguese
Quercus
Macadamia
In Polish
Quercus
Macadamia
In Latin
Quercus
Macadamia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Proteaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Water Oak and Macadamia
Season and care of Water Oak and Macadamia is important to know. While considering everything about Water Oak and Macadamia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Oak season is Spring and Summer and Macadamia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Water Oak is Loam, Sand and for Macadamia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Macadamia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Oak and Macadamia Physical Information
Water Oak and Macadamia physical information is very important for comparison. Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Macadamia height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Water Oak and Macadamia are as follows:
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Macadamia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Macadamia leaf color: Dark Green and Copper
Care of Water Oak and Macadamia
Care of Water Oak and Macadamia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Macadamia pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Macadamia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.