Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbaceous 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
Bearded Iris
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Rose, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Sickle-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
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Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Root Plants
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, 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
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
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
Common Name
Willow Oak
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In German
Overcup Oak
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In French
Overcup Oak
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Latin
Oryza
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Asparagales
Family
Fagaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Willow Oak and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Season and care of Willow Oak and Dwarf Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Dwarf Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Willow Oak and Dwarf Bearded Iris Physical Information
Willow Oak and Dwarf Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Dwarf Bearded Iris are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
- Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Willow Oak and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Care of Willow Oak and Dwarf Bearded Iris 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 Dwarf Bearded Iris 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 Dwarf Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.