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
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Elliptic
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Dermititis
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
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Root
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Willow Oak
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Overcup Oak
Octopus tree
In French
Overcup Oak
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Overcup Oak
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Oryza
polypus ligno
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Willow Oak and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Willow Oak and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Octopus Tree season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Willow Oak and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Willow Oak and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Willow Oak and Octopus Tree
Care of Willow Oak and Octopus 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 Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.