Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
United States, California
Argentina
Types
Quercus lobata
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sienna, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Leaves, 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
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lobata
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
Cholla
In Hindi
घाटी ओक
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Tal Eiche
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Oak Valley
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
valle del roble
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Valley Oak
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
vale Oak
planta Salão
In Polish
Dolina Oak
roślin Hall
In Latin
Oak vallis
plant Hall
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fagaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Quercus
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Valley Oak and Cholla
Season and care of Valley Oak and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Valley Oak and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Valley Oak and Cholla Physical Information
Valley Oak and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Valley Oak and Cholla are as follows:
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Valley Oak and Cholla
Care of Valley Oak and Cholla 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 Cholla pruning is done 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.