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
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Showy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Willow Oak
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Overcup Oak
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
Overcup Oak
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Oryza
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Willow Oak and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Willow Oak and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Willow Oak and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Willow Oak and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Willow Oak and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Willow Oak and Blue Hibiscus 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 Blue Hibiscus 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 Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.