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
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
-
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Red blotch
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
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
CUCURBITA pepo 'Cotton Candy'
Common Name
Willow Oak
Pumpkin, White Pumpkin
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Hydrangea
In German
Overcup Oak
Hortensie
In French
Overcup Oak
Hortensia
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Hortensia
In Greek
Overcup Oak
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Hortênsia
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Hortensja
Family
Fagaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Willow Oak and White Pumpkin
Season and care of Willow Oak and White Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and White Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and White Pumpkin season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Pumpkin is Loam while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Pumpkin is Neutral.
Willow Oak and White Pumpkin Physical Information
Willow Oak and White Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas White Pumpkin height is 2.40 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and White Pumpkin are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
White Pumpkin flower color: Brown
- White Pumpkin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Willow Oak and White Pumpkin
Care of Willow Oak and White Pumpkin 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 White Pumpkin 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 White Pumpkin needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.