Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
United States, California
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Quercus lobata
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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
Purple
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
QUERCUS lobata
Common Name
False Indigo
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
In German
falsches Indigo
Tal Eiche
In French
faux Indigo
Oak Valley
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
valle del roble
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Valley Oak
In Portuguese
false Indigo
vale Oak
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Dolina Oak
In Latin
falsum indicum
Oak vallis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of False Indigo and Valley Oak
Season and care of False Indigo and Valley Oak is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Valley Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Valley Oak season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Indigo and Valley Oak Physical Information
False Indigo and Valley Oak physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 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 False Indigo and Valley Oak are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Care of False Indigo and Valley Oak
Care of False Indigo and Valley Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo 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 False Indigo 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.