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
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
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Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
Sorbus aucuparia
Common Name
Willow Oak
Rowan, Mountain ash
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
रोवाण पौधा
In German
Overcup Oak
Rowan Tree
In French
Overcup Oak
Rowan Tree
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Rowan Tree
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Rowan Tree
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Árvore de Rowan
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Rowan Tree
In Latin
Oryza
Rowan ligno
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Willow Oak and Rowan Tree
Season and care of Willow Oak and Rowan Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Rowan Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Rowan Tree season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Willow Oak and Rowan Tree Physical Information
Willow Oak and Rowan Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Rowan Tree are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Rowan Tree flower color: White
- Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Willow Oak and Rowan Tree
Care of Willow Oak and Rowan 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 Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.