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
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Spreading mass
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
Digestive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS alba
QUERCUS laurifolia
Common Name
White Oak
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
In German
weiße Eiche
Quercus
In French
chêne blanc
Quercus
In Spanish
roble blanco
Quercus
In Greek
White Oak
Quercus
In Portuguese
Carvalho branco
Quercus
In Polish
biały dąb
Quercus
In Latin
Quercus alba
Quercus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of White Oak and Water Oak
Wondering what are the properties of White Oak and Water Oak? We provide you with everything About White Oak and Water Oak. White Oak doesn't have thorns and Water Oak 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 Water Oak 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 Water Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Oak and Water Oak
Season and care of White Oak and Water Oak is important to know. While considering everything about White Oak and Water Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Water Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Oak is Clay, Loam and for Water Oak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
White Oak and Water Oak Physical Information
White Oak and Water Oak physical information is very important for comparison. White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of White Oak and Water Oak are as follows:
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
- Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of White Oak and Water Oak
Care of White Oak and Water Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs and Water Oak 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 Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.