Willow Oak

Herb Robert

About Willow Oak and Herb Robert

Willow Oak

Herb Robert

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual or Biennial

Type

Tree

Herbs

Origin

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

Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America

Types

Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra

Geranium robertianum

Number of Varieties

551

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Habitat

Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions

Shaded sites, Waste areas

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

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

910.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Light Green, Chartreuse

Pink, Magenta, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown

Red, Green, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

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

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

Pests and Diseases

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

Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction

Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

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

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss

Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Gout, Obesity, Snoring

Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Stem

Leaves, Root, Whole plant

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries

Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

QUERCUS phellos

GERANIUM robertianum

Common Name

Willow Oak

Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin

In Hindi

Overcup ओक

जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट

In German

Overcup Oak

Kraut Robert

In French

Overcup Oak

herbe à Robert

In Spanish

Overcup Roble

hierba de San Roberto

In Greek

Overcup Oak

βότανο Robert

In Portuguese

Overcup Oak

erva robert

In Polish

Overcup Dąb

herb robert

In Latin

Oryza

Robertus herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Geraniales

Family

Fagaceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Quercus

Geranium

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Amaryllidoideae

Number of Species

40075

1 27800

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Properties of Willow Oak and Herb Robert

Wondering what are the properties of Willow Oak and Herb Robert? We provide you with everything About Willow Oak and Herb Robert. Willow Oak doesn't have thorns and Herb Robert doesn't have thorns. Also Willow Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Willow Oak has allergic reactions like Eczema, Rhinitis and Runny nose and Herb Robert 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 Herb Robert and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Willow Oak and Herb Robert

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

Willow Oak and Herb Robert Physical Information

Willow Oak and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Herb Robert are as follows:

Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Willow Oak and Herb Robert

Care of Willow Oak and Herb Robert 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 Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.