Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, 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
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Birds
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
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Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Bark
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Willow Oak
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Overcup Oak
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Overcup Oak
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
Oryza
Kwanzan Cherry
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Willow Oak and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Willow Oak and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Willow Oak and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Willow Oak and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Willow Oak and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Willow Oak and Kwanzan Cherry 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 Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, 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 Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.