Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, California
Southern Europe
Habitat
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
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
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lobata
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
घाटी ओक
Applemint Tree
In German
Tal Eiche
Applemint Baum
In French
Oak Valley
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
valle del roble
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
Valley Oak
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
vale Oak
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Dolina Oak
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Oak vallis
Applemint ligno
Family
Fagaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Valley Oak and Applemint
Season and care of Valley Oak and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Valley Oak and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Applemint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Valley Oak and Applemint Physical Information
Valley Oak and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Valley Oak and Applemint are as follows:
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Valley Oak and Applemint
Care of Valley Oak and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.