Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
  
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
  
Riverine forest, wooded grassland
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
9-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
H1, H2, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
  
Dark Red, Tan
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Irregular
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
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
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
  
Needs a lot of water initially
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
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
  
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
  
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
  
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust
  
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
  
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
  
Poisonous when unripe
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
  
Acne, Slow downs aging
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
  
Gynaecological, Malaria, STDs
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
  
Dried seeds, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
  
Used to flavour beer, Used to produce a red dye
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
  
KIGELIA africana
  
Common Name
Willow Oak
  
Sausage Tree
  
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
  
Sausage Tree
  
In German
Overcup Oak
  
Sausage Tree
  
In French
Overcup Oak
  
saucisse Arbre
  
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
  
Árbol de salchicha
  
In Greek
Overcup Oak
  
λουκάνικο δέντρο
  
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
  
Árvore de salsicha
  
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
  
kiełbasa Drzewo
  
In Latin
Oryza
  
farciminis ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fagales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Fagaceae
  
Bignoniaceae
  
Genus
Quercus
  
Kaempferia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Tecomeae
  
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Willow Oak and Sausage Tree
Season and care of Willow Oak and Sausage Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Sausage Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Sausage Tree season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sausage Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sausage Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Willow Oak and Sausage Tree Physical Information
Willow Oak and Sausage Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Sausage Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Sausage Tree are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sausage Tree flower color: Dark Red and Tan
- Sausage Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Willow Oak and Sausage Tree
Care of Willow Oak and Sausage 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 Sausage Tree 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 Sausage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.