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
Southeastern Asia
Types
Quercus alba, Quercus garryana
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Habitat
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spreading mass
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Mites, White outside
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Dental erosion
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS alba
CITRUS aurantiifolia 'Bearss'
Common Name
White Oak
Bearss Lime, Shiraz Limoo, Tahiti Lime
In Hindi
सफेद ओक
Shiraz Limoo
In German
weiße Eiche
Bearss Kalk
In French
chêne blanc
Bearss chaux
In Spanish
roble blanco
Bearss cal
In Greek
White Oak
BEARSS ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Carvalho branco
Bearss cal
In Polish
biały dąb
bearss wapna
In Latin
Quercus alba
bearss lime
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of White Oak and Bearss Lime
Wondering what are the properties of White Oak and Bearss Lime? We provide you with everything About White Oak and Bearss Lime. White Oak doesn't have thorns and Bearss Lime 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 Bearss Lime 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 Bearss Lime and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Oak and Bearss Lime
Season and care of White Oak and Bearss Lime is important to know. While considering everything about White Oak and Bearss Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bearss Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Oak is Clay, Loam and for Bearss Lime is Loam while the PH of soil for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Bearss Lime is Acidic, Neutral.
White Oak and Bearss Lime Physical Information
White Oak and Bearss Lime physical information is very important for comparison. White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Bearss Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of White Oak and Bearss Lime are as follows:
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Bearss Lime flower color: White
- Bearss Lime leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of White Oak and Bearss Lime
Care of White Oak and Bearss Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs and Bearss Lime pruning is done Prune in summer and Remove damaged leaves. In summer White Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearss Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.