Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Not Available
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Spreading mass
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Not Available
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
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
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 alba
Common Name
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
White Oak
In German
Quercus
weiße Eiche
In French
Quercus
chêne blanc
In Spanish
Quercus
roble blanco
In Greek
Quercus
White Oak
In Portuguese
Quercus
Carvalho branco
In Polish
Quercus
biały dąb
In Latin
Quercus
Quercus alba
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
Season and Care of Water Oak and White Oak
Season and care of Water Oak and White Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Water Oak and White Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Oak season is Spring and Summer and White Oak season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Water Oak is Loam, Sand and for White Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Oak and White Oak Physical Information
Water Oak and White Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Water Oak and White Oak are as follows:
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Care of Water Oak and White Oak
Care of Water Oak and White Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.