Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Mexico
Types
Quercus nigra, Quercus laurifolia
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Habitat
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gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-14
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Brown, Light Green, Tan
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, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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, 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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Moth
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, 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
Flowers
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
QUERCUS laurifolia
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
Quercus
tabardillo
In German
Quercus
tabardillo
In French
Quercus
tabardillo
In Spanish
Quercus
tabardillo
In Greek
Quercus
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
Quercus
Tabardillo
In Polish
Quercus
Tabardillo
In Latin
Quercus
Tabardillo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Water Oak and Tabardillo
Season and care of Water Oak and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Water Oak and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Oak season is Spring and Summer and Tabardillo season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Water Oak is Loam, Sand and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Oak and Tabardillo Physical Information
Water Oak and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Water Oak and Tabardillo are as follows:
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Water Oak and Tabardillo
Care of Water Oak and Tabardillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.