Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, California
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Quercus lobata
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, 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
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
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
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
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 for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lobata
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
घाटी ओक
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Tal Eiche
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Oak Valley
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
valle del roble
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Valley Oak
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
vale Oak
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Dolina Oak
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Oak vallis
Ave Ave ligno
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Valley Oak and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Valley Oak and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Valley Oak and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Valley Oak and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Valley Oak and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Valley Oak and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Valley Oak and Bird Cherry
Care of Valley Oak and Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.