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Willow Oak
Willow Oak

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Splendid Hibiscus



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About Willow Oak and Splendid Hibiscus

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual and Perennial

Type

Tree
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, 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 Australia

Types

Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Shrub

Number of Varieties

5525
0 40000
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Habitat

Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-99-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-3
-

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm600.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

910.00 cm7.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Light Pink, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Chocolate
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam

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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms

Pests and Diseases

Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

Flower Petal Number

-
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing

Beauty Benefits

Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Hair Conditioner, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Gout, Obesity, Snoring
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Stem
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

QUERCUS phellos
Hibiscus splendens

Common Name

Willow Oak
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood

In Hindi

Overcup ओक
Splendid Hibiscus

In German

Overcup Oak
Splendid Hibiscus

In French

Overcup Oak
Splendid Hibiscus

In Spanish

Overcup Roble
Hibiscus Splendid

In Greek

Overcup Oak
Splendid Hibiscus

In Portuguese

Overcup Oak
Hibiscus Splendid

In Polish

Overcup Dąb
Splendid hibiskusa

In Latin

Oryza
egregiam Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

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Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales
Malvales

Family

Fagaceae
Malvaceae

Genus

Quercus
Hibiscus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
Hibisceae

Subfamily

Amaryllidoideae
Malvoideae

Number of Species

400200
1 27800
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Properties of Willow Oak and Splendid Hibiscus

Wondering what are the properties of Willow Oak and Splendid Hibiscus? We provide you with everything About Willow Oak and Splendid Hibiscus. Willow Oak doesn't have thorns and Splendid Hibiscus doesn't have thorns. Also Willow Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Willow Oak has allergic reactions like Eczema, Rhinitis and Runny nose and Splendid Hibiscus has allergic reactions like Eczema, Rhinitis and Runny nose. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Willow Oak and Splendid Hibiscus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Willow Oak and Splendid Hibiscus

Season and care of Willow Oak and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.

Willow Oak and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information

Willow Oak and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:

  • Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse

  • Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green

  • Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink and Pink

  • Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Willow Oak and Splendid Hibiscus

Care of Willow Oak and Splendid Hibiscus 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 Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.