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
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
Brown, Sienna
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
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval, Bristle-tipped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
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
Well drained
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Anthracnose, Leaf Blister, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
QUERCUS coccinea
Common Name
Willow Oak
Scarlet Oak
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Scarlet Oak
In German
Overcup Oak
Scarlet Oak
In French
Overcup Oak
Scarlet Oak
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Scarlet roble
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Scarlet Oak
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Scarlet Oak
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Scarlet Oak
In Latin
Oryza
Quercus coccinea
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Willow Oak and Scarlet Oak
Season and care of Willow Oak and Scarlet Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Scarlet Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Scarlet Oak season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scarlet Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scarlet Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Willow Oak and Scarlet Oak Physical Information
Willow Oak and Scarlet Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Scarlet Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Scarlet Oak are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Scarlet Oak flower color: Not Available
- Scarlet Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Willow Oak and Scarlet Oak
Care of Willow Oak and Scarlet Oak 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 Scarlet Oak 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 Scarlet Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.