Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spreading mass
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Dry, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Dry
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Ample Water
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS alba
Senegalia berlandieri
Common Name
White Oak
Acacia
In German
weiße Eiche
Acacia
In French
chêne blanc
Acacia
In Spanish
roble blanco
Acacia
In Greek
White Oak
Acacia
In Portuguese
Carvalho branco
Acacia
In Polish
biały dąb
Acacia
In Latin
Quercus alba
Acacia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Mimosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of White Oak and Acacia
Wondering what are the properties of White Oak and Acacia? We provide you with everything About White Oak and Acacia. White Oak doesn't have thorns and Acacia doesn't have thorns. Also White Oak does not have fragrant flowers. White Oak has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes and Whooping Cough and Acacia has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes and Whooping Cough. 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 White Oak and Acacia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Oak and Acacia
Season and care of White Oak and Acacia is important to know. While considering everything about White Oak and Acacia Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Acacia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Oak is Clay, Loam and for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline.
White Oak and Acacia Physical Information
White Oak and Acacia physical information is very important for comparison. White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of White Oak and Acacia are as follows:
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Acacia flower color: White
- Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Oak and Acacia
Care of White Oak and Acacia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs and Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer White Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.