Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
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
5-8
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Magenta, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
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
-
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
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
-
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
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
GERANIUM subcaulescens
Common Name
Willow Oak
Cranesbill
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
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
-
Season and Care of Willow Oak and Cranesbill
Season and care of Willow Oak and Cranesbill is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Cranesbill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Cranesbill season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Willow Oak and Cranesbill Physical Information
Willow Oak and Cranesbill physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Cranesbill height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Cranesbill are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cranesbill flower color: Magenta and Black
- Cranesbill leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Willow Oak and Cranesbill
Care of Willow Oak and Cranesbill 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 Cranesbill 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 Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.