Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Not Available
Dry Forest, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
Sky Blue, Indigo
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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, Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
anti-cancer, Cold, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Bark
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS laurifolia
Bursera graveolens
Common Name
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
Common Lignum Vitae, Palo Santo
In Hindi
Quercus
पालो सेंटो
In German
Quercus
Palo Santo
In French
Quercus
palo santo
In Spanish
Quercus
palo santo
In Greek
Quercus
palo santo
In Portuguese
Quercus
palo santo
In Polish
Quercus
palo santo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Water Oak and Palo Santo
Wondering what are the properties of Water Oak and Palo Santo? We provide you with everything About Water Oak and Palo Santo. Water Oak doesn't have thorns and Palo Santo doesn't have thorns. Also Water Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Water Oak has allergic reactions like sneezing, Vomiting and Watery eyes and Palo Santo 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 Palo Santo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Oak and Palo Santo
Season and care of Water Oak and Palo Santo is important to know. While considering everything about Water Oak and Palo Santo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Oak season is Spring and Summer and Palo Santo season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Water Oak is Loam, Sand and for Palo Santo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Palo Santo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Oak and Palo Santo Physical Information
Water Oak and Palo Santo physical information is very important for comparison. Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Palo Santo height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Water Oak and Palo Santo are as follows:
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Palo Santo flower color: Sky Blue and Indigo
- Palo Santo leaf color: Green
Care of Water Oak and Palo Santo
Care of Water Oak and Palo Santo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Palo Santo 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 Palo Santo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.