Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
United States, California
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Types
Quercus lobata
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
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
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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 early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
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anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Whole plant
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
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lobata
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
घाटी ओक
भोज पत्र
In German
Tal Eiche
Birke
In French
Oak Valley
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
valle del roble
Abedul
In Greek
Valley Oak
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
vale Oak
bétula
In Polish
Dolina Oak
Brzoza
In Latin
Oak vallis
Caerulus
Family
Fagaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Valley Oak and Birch
Season and care of Valley Oak and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Valley Oak and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Valley Oak and Birch Physical Information
Valley Oak and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Valley Oak and Birch are as follows:
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of Valley Oak and Birch
Care of Valley Oak and Birch 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 Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.