Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb, Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean
United States, California
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Quercus lobata
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Silver
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control 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
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin irritation
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA multifida
QUERCUS lobata
Common Name
Lavender
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
In Hindi
Lavender
घाटी ओक
In German
Lavendel
Tal Eiche
In French
Lavande
Oak Valley
In Spanish
Lavanda
valle del roble
In Greek
λεβάντα
Valley Oak
In Portuguese
Lavanda
vale Oak
In Polish
Lawenda
Dolina Oak
In Latin
Lavendula
Oak vallis
Family
Lamiaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lavender and Valley Oak
Season and care of Lavender and Valley Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Lavender and Valley Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lavender and Valley Oak Physical Information
Lavender and Valley Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Lavender and Valley Oak are as follows:
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Lavender and Valley Oak
Care of Lavender and Valley Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control 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 Lavender 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.