Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
United States, California
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Green
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Loam
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
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, 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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
QUERCUS lobata
Common Name
Snow Bush
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
In Hindi
बर्फ बुश
घाटी ओक
In German
Schnee Bush
Tal Eiche
In French
neige Bush
Oak Valley
In Spanish
nieve Bush
valle del roble
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
Valley Oak
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
vale Oak
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
Dolina Oak
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Oak vallis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Euphorbiales
Fagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Valley Oak
Season and care of Snow Bush and Valley Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Valley Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snow Bush and Valley Oak Physical Information
Snow Bush and Valley Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and Valley Oak are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Snow Bush and Valley Oak
Care of Snow Bush and Valley Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush 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.