Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Common Name
Willow Oak
Sakaki
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Sakaki
In German
Overcup Oak
Sperrstrauch
In French
Overcup Oak
Sakaki
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Sakaki
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Sakaki
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Sakaki
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Sakaki
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Willow Oak and Sakaki
Season and care of Willow Oak and Sakaki is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Sakaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Sakaki season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sakaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Willow Oak and Sakaki Physical Information
Willow Oak and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Sakaki are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
- Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Care of Willow Oak and Sakaki
Care of Willow Oak and Sakaki 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 Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.