Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
United States, California
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
Lance shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never 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
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
QUERCUS lobata
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
In Hindi
Esperanza
घाटी ओक
In German
Esperanza
Tal Eiche
In French
Esperanza
Oak Valley
In Spanish
Esperanza
valle del roble
In Greek
Esperanza
Valley Oak
In Portuguese
Esperanza
vale Oak
In Polish
Esperanza
Dolina Oak
In Latin
Esperanza
Oak vallis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Bignoniaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Tecomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Esperanza and Valley Oak
Season and care of Esperanza and Valley Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and Valley Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Esperanza and Valley Oak Physical Information
Esperanza and Valley Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 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 Esperanza and Valley Oak are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Esperanza and Valley Oak
Care of Esperanza and Valley Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.