Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Fruit
  
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
  
Northern Africa, Western Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Bitter Almonds, Chinese Almonds, Green Almonds
  
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
  
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
2b, 3b, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
  
White, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
  
Light Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Irregular
  
Egg-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
  
Spring, Fall
  
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
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Budding, Grafting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
  
Do Not over Water, Water Deeply
  
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, Sand
  
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
  
Heading cuts, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
  
Apply 12-12-12 amounts
  
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
  
Almond brownline and decline, Almond kernel shrivel, Alternaria Leaf Spot, Hull rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Insects
  
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
  
Diarrhea, Mild Allergen, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification
  
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
  
Acne, Blackheads, Good for skin, Moisturizing, Prevents greying of hair
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
  
Antiemetic, Antitumor, Emollient, Nutritive, Pectoral
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
  
Seeds, Stem
  
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
  
Blended with water to make almond milk, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for making dark grey to green dye, Used for producing cooking oil
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
  
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
  
PRUNUS dulcis
  
Common Name
Willow Oak
  
Almond, Sweet Almond
  
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
  
मीठा बादाम
  
In German
Overcup Oak
  
Süße Mandel
  
In French
Overcup Oak
  
Amande douce
  
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
  
Almendra dulce
  
In Greek
Overcup Oak
  
Sweet Almond
  
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
  
Amêndoas doces
  
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
  
słodkich migdałów
  
In Latin
Oryza
  
Almond Pulchra
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fagales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Fagaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Quercus
  
Prunus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Amygdaleae
  
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
  
Amygdaloideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Willow Oak and Sweet Almond
Season and care of Willow Oak and Sweet Almond is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Sweet Almond Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Sweet Almond season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Almond is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Almond is Neutral.
Willow Oak and Sweet Almond Physical Information
Willow Oak and Sweet Almond physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Sweet Almond height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Sweet Almond are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sweet Almond flower color: White and Light Pink
- Sweet Almond leaf color: Light Green
Care of Willow Oak and Sweet Almond
Care of Willow Oak and Sweet Almond 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 Sweet Almond pruning is done Heading cuts, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Almond needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.