Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Types
not available
  
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
  
gardens
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
9 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,520.00 cm
  
28
Minimum Width
1,520.00 cm
  
10
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
  
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink
  
Green, Light Green, Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
  
Yellow, Green, Pink
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Gold, Tan
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Spreading mass
  
Ovate and toothed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
  
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Ample Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
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
  
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
  
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
  
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
  
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
QUERCUS alba
  
Hibiscus syriacus
  
Common Name
White Oak
  
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
  
In Hindi
सफेद ओक
  
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
  
In German
weiße Eiche
  
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
  
In French
chêne blanc
  
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
  
In Spanish
roble blanco
  
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
  
In Greek
White Oak
  
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
  
In Portuguese
Carvalho branco
  
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
  
In Polish
biały dąb
  
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
  
In Latin
Quercus alba
  
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fagales
  
Malvales
  
Family
Fagaceae
  
Malvaceae
  
Genus
Quercus
  
Hibiscus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Malveae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Malvoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of White Oak and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Season and care of White Oak and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about White Oak and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Oak is Clay, Loam and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral.
White Oak and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Physical Information
White Oak and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of White Oak and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus are as follows:
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus flower color: Dark Pink, Light Pink and Pink
- Rose of Sharon Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow
Care of White Oak and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Care of White Oak and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer White Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.