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
Australia
Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Acacia aneura, Corkwood
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
Do not water excessively
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Insects, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
ACACIA aneura
Common Name
Willow Oak
Mulga, True Mulga
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Mulga
In German
Overcup Oak
Mulga
In French
Overcup Oak
Mulga
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Mulga
In Greek
Overcup Oak
mulga
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Mulga
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Mulga
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Willow Oak and Mulga Tree
Season and care of Willow Oak and Mulga Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Mulga Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Mulga Tree season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Willow Oak and Mulga Tree Physical Information
Willow Oak and Mulga Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Mulga Tree are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
- Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Willow Oak and Mulga Tree
Care of Willow Oak and Mulga Tree 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 Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mulga Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.