Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Sandhills
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Leaf Blister, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Economic Purpose, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS laurifolia
QUERCUS falcata
Common Name
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
Southern Red Oak
In Hindi
Quercus
दक्षिणी लाल ओक
In German
Quercus
Südliche Red Oak
In French
Quercus
Chêne rouge du Sud
In Spanish
Quercus
Roble Rojo meridional
In Greek
Quercus
Νότια Red Oak
In Portuguese
Quercus
Southern Red Oak
In Polish
Quercus
Southern Red Oak
In Latin
Quercus
Quercus falcata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Water Oak and Southern Red Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Water Oak and Southern Red Oak? We provide you with everything About Water Oak and Southern Red Oak. Water Oak doesn't have thorns and Southern Red Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Water Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Water Oak has allergic reactions like sneezing, Vomiting and Watery eyes and Southern Red Oak 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 Southern Red Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Oak and Southern Red Oak
Season and care of Water Oak and Southern Red Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Water Oak and Southern Red Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Oak season is Spring and Summer and Southern Red Oak season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Water Oak is Loam, Sand and for Southern Red Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Southern Red Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Oak and Southern Red Oak Physical Information
Water Oak and Southern Red Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Southern Red Oak height is 2,130.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Water Oak and Southern Red Oak are as follows:
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Southern Red Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Southern Red Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Water Oak and Southern Red Oak
Care of Water Oak and Southern Red Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Southern Red Oak pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, 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 Southern Red Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.