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
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Spreading mass
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Groundcover
Botanical Name
QUERCUS alba
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
White Oak
Dwarf Bamboo
In German
weiße Eiche
Ajowan
In French
chêne blanc
Ajowan
In Spanish
roble blanco
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
White Oak
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Carvalho branco
aipo
In Polish
biały dąb
seler
In Latin
Quercus alba
semina Carom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Quercus
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of White Oak and Ajwain plant
Wondering what are the properties of White Oak and Ajwain plant? We provide you with everything About White Oak and Ajwain plant. White Oak doesn't have thorns and Ajwain plant 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 Ajwain plant 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 Ajwain plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Oak and Ajwain plant
Season and care of White Oak and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about White Oak and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Oak is Clay, Loam and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
White Oak and Ajwain plant Physical Information
White Oak and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of White Oak and Ajwain plant are as follows:
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of White Oak and Ajwain plant
Care of White Oak and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.