Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
United States, California
Types
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
Quercus lobata
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Irregular
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, 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 pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bark splits, Crown gall, Epicormic Sprouting, Woodpecker feeding
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Liver problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used by tanners in tanning leather, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Fraxinus
QUERCUS lobata
Common Name
Ash Tree
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
In Hindi
राख पेड़
घाटी ओक
In German
Esche
Tal Eiche
In French
Frêne
Oak Valley
In Spanish
Fresno
valle del roble
In Greek
δέντρο Ash
Valley Oak
In Portuguese
Freixo
vale Oak
In Polish
Jesion
Dolina Oak
In Latin
Fraxinum
Oak vallis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ash Tree and Valley Oak
Season and care of Ash Tree and Valley Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Ash Tree and Valley Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ash Tree season is All year and Valley Oak season is All year. The type of soil for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy and for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ash Tree is Acidic and for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ash Tree and Valley Oak Physical Information
Ash Tree and Valley Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Ash Tree and Valley Oak are as follows:
Ash Tree flower color: White
Ash Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Ash Tree and Valley Oak
Care of Ash Tree and Valley Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ash Tree pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth and Valley Oak pruning is done Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Ash Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.