Rhododendron

Valley Oak

About Rhododendron and Valley Oak

Rhododendron

Valley Oak

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tree

Origin

United States, California

Types

Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae

Quercus lobata

Number of Varieties

70010

0 40000

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Habitat

moist forests

Semi desert, Subtropical climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-87-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

Sunset Zone

21,22

3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm1,650.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm1,680.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

Red, Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Sienna, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Yellow green, Gold

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

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

Consistently

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs

Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf

Fungal Diseases

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bark, Leaves, Wood

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON

QUERCUS lobata

Common Name

Rhododendron

California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak

In Hindi

rhododendron

घाटी ओक

In German

Rhododendron

Tal Eiche

In French

rhododendron

Oak Valley

In Spanish

rododendro

valle del roble

In Greek

ροδοδάφνη

Valley Oak

In Portuguese

rododendro

vale Oak

In Polish

rododendron

Dolina Oak

In Latin

Rhododendron

Oak vallis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Fagales

Family

Ericaceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Quercus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Number of Species

1024600

1 27800

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Properties of Rhododendron and Valley Oak

Wondering what are the properties of Rhododendron and Valley Oak? We provide you with everything About Rhododendron and Valley Oak. Rhododendron doesn't have thorns and Valley Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Rhododendron does not have fragrant flowers. Rhododendron has allergic reactions like Asthma and Valley Oak has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Rhododendron and Valley Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Rhododendron and Valley Oak

Season and care of Rhododendron and Valley Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Valley Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Rhododendron and Valley Oak Physical Information

Rhododendron and Valley Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Valley Oak are as follows:

Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Valley Oak leaf color: Green

Care of Rhododendron and Valley Oak

Care of Rhododendron and Valley Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs 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 Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.