Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
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Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Willow Oak
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Overcup Oak
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Overcup Oak
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Oryza
Justicia adhatoda
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Fagaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Acanthoideae
Season and Care of Willow Oak and Malabar nut
Season and care of Willow Oak and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Malabar nut season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Willow Oak and Malabar nut Physical Information
Willow Oak and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Malabar nut are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Willow Oak and Malabar nut
Care of Willow Oak and Malabar nut 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 Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.