Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Quercus nigra, Quercus laurifolia
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Habitat
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Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
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, 13, 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
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Moth
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS laurifolia
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Quercus
QUICKSTICK
In German
Quercus
QUICKSTICK
In French
Quercus
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Quercus
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Quercus
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Quercus
QuickStick
In Polish
Quercus
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Quercus
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Water Oak and Quickstick
Season and care of Water Oak and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Water Oak and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Oak season is Spring and Summer and Quickstick season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Water Oak is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Oak and Quickstick Physical Information
Water Oak and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Water Oak and Quickstick are as follows:
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Water Oak and Quickstick
Care of Water Oak and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.