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
United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-10
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, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Willow Oak
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Boston Ivy
In German
Overcup Oak
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Overcup Oak
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Boston Ivy
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Oryza
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Quercus
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Willow Oak and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Willow Oak and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Boston Ivy season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Willow Oak and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Willow Oak and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Willow Oak and Boston Ivy
Care of Willow Oak and Boston Ivy 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 Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
