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
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
-
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
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
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
-
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Willow Oak
Pear
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
नाशपाती
In German
Overcup Oak
Birne
In French
Overcup Oak
Poire
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Pera
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Pera
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Gruszka
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Willow Oak and Pear
Season and care of Willow Oak and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Pear season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.
Willow Oak and Pear Physical Information
Willow Oak and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Pear are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pear flower color: White
- Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Care of Willow Oak and Pear
Care of Willow Oak and Pear 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 Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.