Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Skyflower
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
White, Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
DURANTA
Common Name
Willow Oak
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Duranta
In German
Overcup Oak
Duranta
In French
Overcup Oak
Duranta
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Duranta
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Duranta
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Duranta
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Duranta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Willow Oak and Duranta
Season and care of Willow Oak and Duranta is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Duranta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Duranta season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Duranta is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Willow Oak and Duranta Physical Information
Willow Oak and Duranta physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Duranta height is 100.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Duranta are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Willow Oak and Duranta
Care of Willow Oak and Duranta 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 Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.