Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
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
Argentina, Chile
Types
Quercus alba, Quercus garryana
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Habitat
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Spreading mass
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
QUERCUS alba
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
White Oak
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
सफेद ओक
boxberry
In German
weiße Eiche
boxberry
In French
chêne blanc
boxberry
In Spanish
roble blanco
boxberry
In Greek
White Oak
boxberry
In Portuguese
Carvalho branco
boxberry
In Polish
biały dąb
boxberry
In Latin
Quercus alba
Burning
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Vaccinioideae
Properties of White Oak and Boxberry
Wondering what are the properties of White Oak and Boxberry? We provide you with everything About White Oak and Boxberry. White Oak doesn't have thorns and Boxberry 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 Boxberry 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 Boxberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Oak and Boxberry
Season and care of White Oak and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about White Oak and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Oak is Clay, Loam and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
White Oak and Boxberry Physical Information
White Oak and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of White Oak and Boxberry are as follows:
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of White Oak and Boxberry
Care of White Oak and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.