What is
Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Fruit
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Hybrid origin, Africa
Types
Japanese Evergreen Oak, Sawthorn Oak, Oriental White Oak
Cantaloupe, Hami Melon, Galia Melon
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
12-4
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Information
Plant Size
Minimum Height
2,438.40 cm
15
20.30 cm
99+
Minimum Width
1,219.20 cm
15
150.00 cm
99+
Plant Color
Flower Color
Red, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Brown, Dark Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Heart-shaped
Thorns
No
No
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
No
Yes
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established, Water Deeply
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut old vines, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Facts
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
Yes
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
No
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
No
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
No
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
Yes
No
Showy Bark
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
No
Invasive
No
No
Self-Sowing
Yes
Yes
Attracts
Birds
Ants
Allergy
Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Benefits
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
Yes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Antiaphonic, Antiasthamatic, Astringent, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Dysentry, Emetic, Febrifuge, Haemorrhages, Indigestion, Opthalmic, Salve, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic, Treating fever
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Tannin, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used for woodware
For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
QUERCUS velutina
CUCUMIS melo 'Super 45'
Common Name
Black Oak
Muskmelon
In Hindi
Black Oak Tree
खरबूजा
In German
Schwarz Oak Tree
Muskmelon
In French
Noir Oak Tree
Cantaloup
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de roble
Melón
In Greek
Black Oak Tree
Muskmelon
In Portuguese
Carvalho Preto
Melão
In Polish
Czarny Dąb
Muskmelon
In Latin
Niger quercum ligno
Muskmelon
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Cucurbitales
Family
Fagaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Quercus
Cucumis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cherokee
Melothrieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
600
30
Not Available
