Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Willow Oak
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Overcup Oak
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Overcup Oak
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
cólquico
In Greek
Overcup Oak
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
aftomn gema
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Oryza
aftomn vitellus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Willow Oak and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Willow Oak and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Willow Oak and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Willow Oak and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Willow Oak and Autumn Crocus
Care of Willow Oak and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.