Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, California
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Spores, 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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well 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 central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
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
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lobata
RADERMACHERA sinica
Common Name
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
China Doll
In Hindi
घाटी ओक
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
In German
Tal Eiche
Zimmeresche
In French
Oak Valley
china doll
In Spanish
valle del roble
china doll
In Greek
Valley Oak
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
In Portuguese
vale Oak
china árvore boneca
In Polish
Dolina Oak
China Doll drzewo
In Latin
Oak vallis
Sinis pupa ligno
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Quercus
Radermachera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Valley Oak and China Doll
Season and care of Valley Oak and China Doll is important to know. While considering everything about Valley Oak and China Doll Care, growing season is an essential factor. Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam and for China Doll is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral.
Valley Oak and China Doll Physical Information
Valley Oak and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Valley Oak and China Doll are as follows:
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Valley Oak leaf color: Green
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
- China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Valley Oak and China Doll
Care of Valley Oak and China Doll 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 China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.