Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Quercus nigra, Quercus laurifolia
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
-
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Dermititis
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
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Root
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS laurifolia
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Quercus
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Quercus
Octopus tree
In French
Quercus
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Quercus
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Quercus
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Quercus
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Quercus
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Quercus
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Water Oak and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Water Oak and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Water Oak and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Oak season is Spring and Summer and Octopus Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Water Oak is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Oak and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Water Oak and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Water Oak and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Water Oak and Octopus Tree
Care of Water Oak and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.