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, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Virginia water horehound
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
-
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Medium
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, Sand
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
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Willow Oak
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Broomsedge grass
In German
Overcup Oak
broomsedge Gras
In French
Overcup Oak
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Oryza
Broomsedge herba
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Willow Oak and Broomsedge
Season and care of Willow Oak and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Broomsedge season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Willow Oak and Broomsedge Physical Information
Willow Oak and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Broomsedge are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Broomsedge flower color:
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Willow Oak and Broomsedge
Care of Willow Oak and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.