Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Melanesia
Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
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Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, 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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs
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
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
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Willow Oak
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Copperleaf
In German
Overcup Oak
Copperleaf
In French
Overcup Oak
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
copperleaf
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Copperleaf
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Oryza
Copperleaf
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Euphorbiales
Family
Fagaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Willow Oak and Copperleaf
Season and care of Willow Oak and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Copperleaf season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Willow Oak and Copperleaf Physical Information
Willow Oak and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Copperleaf are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Willow Oak and Copperleaf
Care of Willow Oak and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.