Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
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Types
Quercus robur, Quercus petraea
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Habitat
Open Forest, open Woodlands, Temperate Regions
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Brown
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Decline, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Leaves
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
QUERCUS robur
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
English Oak
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी ओक
Eulalia
In German
Englisch Oak
Eulalia
In French
Chêne pédonculé
Eulalia
In Spanish
Inglés Roble
Eulalia
In Greek
Αγγλικά Oak
Eulalia
In Portuguese
Αγγλικά Oak
Eulalia
In Polish
dąb szypułkowy
Eulalia
In Latin
Oak Łacina
Eulalia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots