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
South America, Brazil
Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
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Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
coastal environs
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In late autumn, 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
Aphids, 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
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
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Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
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Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Analgesic, Antitumor
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
EUGENIA uniflora
Common Name
Willow Oak
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Pitanga
In German
Overcup Oak
Pitanga
In French
Overcup Oak
Pitanga
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Pitanga
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Pitanga
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Pitanga
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Pitanga
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Willow Oak and Pitanga
Season and care of Willow Oak and Pitanga is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Pitanga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Pitanga season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pitanga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Willow Oak and Pitanga Physical Information
Willow Oak and Pitanga physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Pitanga are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pitanga flower color: White
- Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Care of Willow Oak and Pitanga
Care of Willow Oak and Pitanga 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 Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.