Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Shrub
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Sunny Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
Requires regular watering
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
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
-
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
PHYSOSTEGIA
Common Name
Willow Oak
Physostegia
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Physostegia
In German
Overcup Oak
Physostegia
In French
Overcup Oak
Physostegia
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Physostegia
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Physostegia
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Physostegia
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Physostegia
In Latin
Oryza
Physostegia
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Quercus
Physostegia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Willow Oak and Physostegia
Season and care of Willow Oak and Physostegia is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Physostegia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Physostegia season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Physostegia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Willow Oak and Physostegia Physical Information
Willow Oak and Physostegia physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Physostegia are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
- Physostegia leaf color: Green
Care of Willow Oak and Physostegia
Care of Willow Oak and Physostegia 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 Physostegia 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 Physostegia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.