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
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Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Cotinus Coggygria, American Smoketree
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Burgundy, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Burgundy, Plum
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
Water deeply about once a week
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 20-30-20 amount, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Leaf spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Cholagogue, Febrifuge, Ophthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Used as essential oil, Used for making yellow to orange dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
COTINUS 'Grace'
Common Name
Willow Oak
Grace Smoketree, Smokebush, Smoketree
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Smokebush
In German
Overcup Oak
Smokebush
In French
Overcup Oak
Smokebush
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Smokebush
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Smokebush
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Smokebush
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Smokebush
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Willow Oak and Smokebush
Season and care of Willow Oak and Smokebush is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Smokebush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Smokebush season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Smokebush is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Smokebush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Willow Oak and Smokebush Physical Information
Willow Oak and Smokebush physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Smokebush height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Smokebush are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Smokebush flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Smokebush leaf color: Green, Burgundy and Plum
Care of Willow Oak and Smokebush
Care of Willow Oak and Smokebush 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 Smokebush 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 Smokebush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.