Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, California
Europe, Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Types
Quercus lobata
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
White, Red, Green, Purple, Light Yellow, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Flowers, Root
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lobata
ASTRANTIA
Common Name
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
Astrantia
In Hindi
घाटी ओक
Hydrangea
In German
Tal Eiche
Hortensie
In French
Oak Valley
Hortensia
In Spanish
valle del roble
Hortensia
In Greek
Valley Oak
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
vale Oak
Hortênsia
In Polish
Dolina Oak
Hortensja
In Latin
Oak vallis
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Valley Oak and Astrantia
Season and care of Valley Oak and Astrantia is important to know. While considering everything about Valley Oak and Astrantia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Astrantia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam and for Astrantia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Astrantia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Valley Oak and Astrantia Physical Information
Valley Oak and Astrantia physical information is very important for comparison. Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Astrantia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Valley Oak and Astrantia are as follows:
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Astrantia flower color: White, Red, Green, Purple, Light Yellow, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Crimson
- Astrantia leaf color: Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green and Ivory
Care of Valley Oak and Astrantia
Care of Valley Oak and Astrantia 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 Astrantia pruning is done 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 Astrantia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.