Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
United States, California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Average
Average
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
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
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
QUERCUS lobata
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
In Hindi
Chokecherry
घाटी ओक
In German
Chokecherry
Tal Eiche
In French
Chokecherry
Oak Valley
In Spanish
Chokecherry
valle del roble
In Greek
Chokecherry
Valley Oak
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
vale Oak
In Polish
Chokecherry
Dolina Oak
In Latin
chokecherry
Oak vallis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Valley Oak
Season and care of Chokecherry and Valley Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Valley Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Valley Oak Physical Information
Chokecherry and Valley Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Valley Oak are as follows:
Chokecherry flower color: Not Available
Chokecherry leaf color: Not Available
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Chokecherry and Valley Oak
Care of Chokecherry and Valley Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches 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 Chokecherry 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.