Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, California
North America
Types
Quercus lobata
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
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, 10, 16
Habit
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Grafting, 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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Bark, Fruits
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 As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lobata
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
घाटी ओक
Chokecherry
In German
Tal Eiche
Chokecherry
In French
Oak Valley
Chokecherry
In Spanish
valle del roble
Chokecherry
In Greek
Valley Oak
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
vale Oak
Chokecherry
In Polish
Dolina Oak
Chokecherry
In Latin
Oak vallis
chokecherry
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Valley Oak and Chokecherry
Season and care of Valley Oak and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Valley Oak and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Valley Oak and Chokecherry Physical Information
Valley Oak and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Valley Oak and Chokecherry are as follows:
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Valley Oak and Chokecherry
Care of Valley Oak and Chokecherry 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 Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.