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
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Willow Oak
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Overcup Oak
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Overcup Oak
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Oryza
Ave Ave ligno
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Willow Oak and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Willow Oak and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Willow Oak and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Willow Oak and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Willow Oak and Bird Cherry
Care of Willow Oak and Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.