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
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
not available
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Habitat
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Spreading mass
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Ample Water
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
QUERCUS alba
VIBURNUM lentago
Common Name
White Oak
Nannyberry
In Hindi
सफेद ओक
Nannyberry
In German
weiße Eiche
Nannyberry
In French
chêne blanc
alisier
In Spanish
roble blanco
Nannyberry
In Greek
White Oak
Nannyberry
In Portuguese
Carvalho branco
Nannyberry
In Polish
biały dąb
Nannyberry
In Latin
Quercus alba
Nannyberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of White Oak and Nannyberry
Wondering what are the properties of White Oak and Nannyberry? We provide you with everything About White Oak and Nannyberry. White Oak doesn't have thorns and Nannyberry 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 Nannyberry 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 Nannyberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Oak and Nannyberry
Season and care of White Oak and Nannyberry is important to know. While considering everything about White Oak and Nannyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Oak is Clay, Loam and for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Oak and Nannyberry Physical Information
White Oak and Nannyberry physical information is very important for comparison. White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of White Oak and Nannyberry are as follows:
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Nannyberry flower color: White
- Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Care of White Oak and Nannyberry
Care of White Oak and Nannyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs and Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer White Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.