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
Russia/Siberia
Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Shrub
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Green, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Purple, Sienna, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
-
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
Water during dry weather, Water occasionally
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
-
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
-
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
-
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
MICROBIOTA decussata
Common Name
Willow Oak
Microbiota, Siberian carpet cypress, Russian arbor vitae
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
माइक्रोबायोटा
In German
Overcup Oak
Mikrobiota
In French
Overcup Oak
microbiote
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
microbiota
In Greek
Overcup Oak
μικροχλωρίδας
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
microbiota
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
mikroflory
In Latin
Oryza
Microbiota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Willow Oak and Microbiota
Season and care of Willow Oak and Microbiota is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Microbiota Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Microbiota season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Microbiota is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Microbiota is Acidic, Neutral.
Willow Oak and Microbiota Physical Information
Willow Oak and Microbiota physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Microbiota height is 2,330.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Microbiota are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Microbiota flower color: Dark Green
- Microbiota leaf color: Green
Care of Willow Oak and Microbiota
Care of Willow Oak and Microbiota 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 Microbiota pruning is done 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 Microbiota needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.