Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
United States, California
Types
Grass
Quercus lobata
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-9
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
-
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
QUERCUS lobata
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
घाटी ओक
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Tal Eiche
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Oak Valley
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
valle del roble
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Valley Oak
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
vale Oak
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Dolina Oak
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Oak vallis
Family
Cyperaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Quercus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Valley Oak
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Valley Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Valley Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Valley Oak Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Valley Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 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 Softstem Bulrush and Valley Oak are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Valley Oak
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Valley Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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.