Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Willow Oak
Artichoke
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Artichoke
In German
Overcup Oak
Artischocke
In French
Overcup Oak
Artichaut
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Alcachofa
In Greek
Overcup Oak
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Alcachofra
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Karczoch
Phylum
Not Available
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Fagaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Willow Oak and Artichoke
Season and care of Willow Oak and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Artichoke season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Willow Oak and Artichoke Physical Information
Willow Oak and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Artichoke are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Willow Oak and Artichoke
Care of Willow Oak and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.