Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Australia, South America
Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
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
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
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
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
-
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Willow Oak
Elderberry
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Elderberry
In German
Overcup Oak
Holunderbeere
In French
Overcup Oak
Sureau
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Saúco
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Bez czarny
In Latin
Oryza
Elderberry
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Willow Oak and Elderberry
Season and care of Willow Oak and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Elderberry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Willow Oak and Elderberry Physical Information
Willow Oak and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Elderberry are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Willow Oak and Elderberry
Care of Willow Oak and Elderberry 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 Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.