Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Central America, Mexico, North America
Types
Quercus nigra, Quercus laurifolia
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Habitat
-
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Light Green
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Peach, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Moth
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Bees
Allergy
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Immunity, Manganese, Obesity, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
QUERCUS laurifolia
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
Common Name
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
Winter Squash
In German
Quercus
Winter squash
In French
Quercus
courges d'hiver
In Spanish
Quercus
calabaza de invierno
In Greek
Quercus
σκουός χειμώνα
In Portuguese
Quercus
abóbora
In Latin
Quercus
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Water Oak and Winter Squash
Season and care of Water Oak and Winter Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Water Oak and Winter Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Oak season is Spring and Summer and Winter Squash season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Water Oak is Loam, Sand and for Winter Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Winter Squash is Neutral.
Water Oak and Winter Squash Physical Information
Water Oak and Winter Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Water Oak and Winter Squash are as follows:
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Water Oak and Winter Squash
Care of Water Oak and Winter Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Winter Squash pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove the old foliage. In summer Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Winter Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.