Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southwestern United States, California
Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
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Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Crimson
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 Shape
Irregular
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
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
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Willow Oak
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Overcup Oak
Kracher penstemon
In French
Overcup Oak
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Overcup Oak
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Oryza
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Fagaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Willow Oak and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Willow Oak and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Willow Oak and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Willow Oak and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Willow Oak and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Willow Oak and Firecracker Penstemon 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 Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.