Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Greyish Brown, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Budding, Layering, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
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
Rich
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
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Gastric
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
Blood cleanser, Diabetes, Ear ache, Energy, Kidney problems, Liver Protection, Malaria, Respiratory Disorders, scurvy, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
QUERCUS laurifolia
Limonia acidissima
Common Name
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
Wood apple, monkey fruit, curd fruit
In German
Quercus
Indischer Holzapfel
In French
Quercus
Kawista
In Spanish
Quercus
Kawista
In Greek
Quercus
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Quercus
Limonia
In Polish
Quercus
Feronia słoniowa
In Latin
Quercus
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Water Oak and Wood Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Water Oak and Wood Apple? We provide you with everything About Water Oak and Wood Apple. Water Oak doesn't have thorns and Wood Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Water Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Water Oak has allergic reactions like sneezing, Vomiting and Watery eyes and Wood Apple 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 Wood Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Oak and Wood Apple
Season and care of Water Oak and Wood Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Water Oak and Wood Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Oak season is Spring and Summer and Wood Apple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Water Oak is Loam, Sand and for Wood Apple is Rich while the PH of soil for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Wood Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Oak and Wood Apple Physical Information
Water Oak and Wood Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Wood Apple height is 800.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Water Oak and Wood Apple are as follows:
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Wood Apple flower color: White
- Wood Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Water Oak and Wood Apple
Care of Water Oak and Wood Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wood Apple pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.