Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
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
Clay, 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
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Bark, Stem
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
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
Botanical Name
QUERCUS laurifolia
QUERCUS phellos
Common Name
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
Willow Oak
In Hindi
Quercus
Overcup ओक
In German
Quercus
Overcup Oak
In French
Quercus
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Quercus
Overcup Roble
In Greek
Quercus
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Quercus
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Quercus
Overcup Dąb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Water Oak and Willow Oak
Season and care of Water Oak and Willow Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Water Oak and Willow Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Oak season is Spring and Summer and Willow Oak season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Water Oak is Loam, Sand and for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Oak and Willow Oak Physical Information
Water Oak and Willow Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Water Oak and Willow Oak are as follows:
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Water Oak and Willow Oak
Care of Water Oak and Willow Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, 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 Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.