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
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Open Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Economic Purpose, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
QUERCUS suber
Common Name
Willow Oak
Cork Oak
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
कॉर्क ओक
In German
Overcup Oak
Kork Eiche
In French
Overcup Oak
Cork Oak
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
alcornoque
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Cork Oak
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
sobreiro
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Cork Oak
Phylum
Not Available
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Mirini
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Mirinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Willow Oak and Corn Oak
Season and care of Willow Oak and Corn Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Corn Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Corn Oak season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Corn Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Corn Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Willow Oak and Corn Oak Physical Information
Willow Oak and Corn Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Corn Oak height is 1,070.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Corn Oak are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Corn Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Corn Oak leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Willow Oak and Corn Oak
Care of Willow Oak and Corn Oak 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 Corn Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corn Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.