Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled 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
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Quercus alba, Quercus garryana
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Habitat
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Spreading mass
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
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
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
QUERCUS alba
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
White Oak
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
सफेद ओक
Thuja occidentalis
In German
weiße Eiche
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
chêne blanc
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
roble blanco
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
White Oak
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
Carvalho branco
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
biały dąb
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
Quercus alba
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of White Oak and White Cedar
Wondering what are the properties of White Oak and White Cedar? We provide you with everything About White Oak and White Cedar. White Oak doesn't have thorns and White Cedar 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 White Cedar 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 White Cedar and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Oak and White Cedar
Season and care of White Oak and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about White Oak and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Oak is Clay, Loam and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
White Oak and White Cedar Physical Information
White Oak and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of White Oak and White Cedar are as follows:
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of White Oak and White Cedar
Care of White Oak and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs and White Cedar 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 White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.