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, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
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Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
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
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Cold climate
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
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Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Willow Oak
Black Currant
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Black Currant
In German
Overcup Oak
Black Currant
In French
Overcup Oak
groseille noire
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
negro Grosella
In Greek
Overcup Oak
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
groselha-preta
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Oryza
nigrum currants
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Willow Oak and Black Currant
Season and care of Willow Oak and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Black Currant season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Willow Oak and Black Currant Physical Information
Willow Oak and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Black Currant are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Willow Oak and Black Currant
Care of Willow Oak and Black Currant 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 Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.