Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
United States, California
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
QUERCUS lobata
Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
In Hindi
Blue Hibiscus
घाटी ओक
In German
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
Tal Eiche
In French
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
Oak Valley
In Spanish
Azul árbol del hibisco
valle del roble
In Greek
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
Valley Oak
In Portuguese
Árvore azul do hibiscus
vale Oak
In Polish
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
Dolina Oak
In Latin
Hibiscus lignum blue
Oak vallis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Malvaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Hibiscus and Valley Oak
Season and care of Blue Hibiscus and Valley Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Hibiscus and Valley Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Hibiscus and Valley Oak Physical Information
Blue Hibiscus and Valley Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Hibiscus and Valley Oak are as follows:
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Valley Oak
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Valley Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Blue Hibiscus 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.