Willow Oak

Elm

About Willow Oak and Elm

Willow Oak

Elm

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

North America

Types

Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra

Water elm

Number of Varieties

5535

0 40000

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Habitat

Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions

Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-93-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

9-1

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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm1,830.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

910.00 cm910.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Light Green, Chartreuse

Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Chocolate

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown

Light Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Oblique base

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season

Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew

Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction

Cold climate, Drought, Salt

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose

allergic reaction, Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Landscape Designing

Beauty Benefits

Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Gout, Obesity, Snoring

Antispasmodic, Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Stem

Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries

Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

QUERCUS phellos

ULMUS americana

Common Name

Willow Oak

American Elm

In Hindi

Overcup ओक

अमेरिकी एल्म

In German

Overcup Oak

amerikanische Ulme

In French

Overcup Oak

orme d'Amérique

In Spanish

Overcup Roble

olmo americano

In Greek

Overcup Oak

American Elm

In Portuguese

Overcup Oak

olmo americano

In Polish

Overcup Dąb

Amerykański wiązu

In Latin

Oryza

Latin ulmo

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Rosales

Family

Fagaceae

Ulmaceae

Genus

Quercus

Ulmus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Amaryllidoideae

Number of Species

40040

1 27800

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Properties of Willow Oak and Elm

Wondering what are the properties of Willow Oak and Elm? We provide you with everything About Willow Oak and Elm. Willow Oak doesn't have thorns and Elm doesn't have thorns. Also Willow Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Willow Oak has allergic reactions like Eczema, Rhinitis and Runny nose and Elm has allergic reactions like Eczema, Rhinitis and Runny nose. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Willow Oak and Elm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Willow Oak and Elm

Season and care of Willow Oak and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Elm season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.

Willow Oak and Elm Physical Information

Willow Oak and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Elm are as follows:

Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Elm flower color: Green
Elm leaf color: Light Green

Care of Willow Oak and Elm

Care of Willow Oak and Elm 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 Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.