Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
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Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Alpine Meadows, Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Slopes, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
1 - 7,15 - 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
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
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
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Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
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Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
Pinus balfouriana
Common Name
Willow Oak
Foxtail pine
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
foxtail pine
In German
Overcup Oak
foxtail Kiefer
In French
Overcup Oak
sétaire pin
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
pino de cola de zorra
In Greek
Overcup Oak
αλωπέκουρου πεύκο
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
pinho foxtail
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
włośnica sosny
In Latin
Oryza
panicum pinus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Willow Oak and Foxtail pine
Season and care of Willow Oak and Foxtail pine is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Foxtail pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Foxtail pine season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Foxtail pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Foxtail pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Willow Oak and Foxtail pine Physical Information
Willow Oak and Foxtail pine physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Foxtail pine height is 1,000.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Foxtail pine are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Foxtail pine flower color:
- Foxtail pine leaf color: Green
Care of Willow Oak and Foxtail pine
Care of Willow Oak and Foxtail pine 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 Foxtail pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Foxtail pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.