Willow Oak

Hornbeam

About Willow Oak and Hornbeam

Willow Oak

Hornbeam

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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

Europe, Turkey

Types

Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra

Number of Varieties

5530

0 40000

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Habitat

Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions

hedge rows, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-92-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

910.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Light Green, Chartreuse

Yellow, Green, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Chocolate

Green

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

Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

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

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 branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

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

Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose

Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss

Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Gout, Obesity, Snoring

Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Stem

Leaves

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries

Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

QUERCUS phellos

Carpinus betulus

Common Name

Willow Oak

Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

In Hindi

Overcup ओक

हानबीन

In German

Overcup Oak

Hainbuche

In French

Overcup Oak

charme

In Spanish

Overcup Roble

carpe

In Greek

Overcup Oak

γαύρος

In Portuguese

Overcup Oak

choupo-branco

In Polish

Overcup Dąb

grab

In Latin

Oryza

Item carpinus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Family

Fagaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Quercus

Carpinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Amaryllidoideae

Coryloideae

Number of Species

40038

1 27800

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Properties of Willow Oak and Hornbeam

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

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Season and Care of Willow Oak and Hornbeam

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

Willow Oak and Hornbeam Physical Information

Willow Oak and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Hornbeam are as follows:

Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green

Care of Willow Oak and Hornbeam

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