Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, California
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Habitat
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
2-12
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
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sienna, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
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
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
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
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
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
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lobata
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
घाटी ओक
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
Tal Eiche
Laub- Cattail
In French
Oak Valley
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
valle del roble
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
Valley Oak
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
vale Oak
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
Dolina Oak
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
Oak vallis
broadleaf Cattail
Family
Fagaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
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Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Valley Oak and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of Valley Oak and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Valley Oak and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broadleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Valley Oak and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
Valley Oak and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Valley Oak and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Valley Oak and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of Valley Oak and Broadleaf Cattail 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 Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, 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 Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.