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
North America
Types
Quercus alba, Quercus garryana
Grass
Habitat
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Spreading mass
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
occasional watering once established
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
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
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
QUERCUS alba
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
White Oak
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
सफेद ओक
Softstem Bulrush
In German
weiße Eiche
Softstem Bulrush
In French
chêne blanc
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
roble blanco
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
White Oak
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Carvalho branco
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
biały dąb
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Quercus alba
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Quercus
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of White Oak and Softstem Bulrush
Wondering what are the properties of White Oak and Softstem Bulrush? We provide you with everything About White Oak and Softstem Bulrush. White Oak doesn't have thorns and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Oak and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of White Oak and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about White Oak and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Oak is Clay, Loam and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Oak and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
White Oak and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of White Oak and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of White Oak and Softstem Bulrush
Care of White Oak and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs and Softstem Bulrush pruning is done 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.