Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
-
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
Brown, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
HORDEUM vulgare
Common Name
Willow Oak
Barley
In German
Overcup Oak
Gerste
In French
Overcup Oak
orge
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
cebada
In Greek
Overcup Oak
κριθάρι
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
cevada
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
jęczmień
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Willow Oak and Barley
Season and care of Willow Oak and Barley is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Barley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Barley season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Barley is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barley is .
Willow Oak and Barley Physical Information
Willow Oak and Barley physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Barley height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Barley are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Barley flower color:
- Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Willow Oak and Barley
Care of Willow Oak and Barley 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 Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.