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
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Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
Common Name
Willow Oak
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Hydrangea
In German
Overcup Oak
Hortensie
In French
Overcup Oak
Hortensia
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Hortensia
In Greek
Overcup Oak
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Hortênsia
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Hortensja
Family
Fagaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Willow Oak and Bugleweed
Season and care of Willow Oak and Bugleweed is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Bugleweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Bugleweed season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Willow Oak and Bugleweed Physical Information
Willow Oak and Bugleweed physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Bugleweed are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
- Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Care of Willow Oak and Bugleweed
Care of Willow Oak and Bugleweed 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 Bugleweed 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 Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.