Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
United States, California
  
Mexico, Central America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
  
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
  
11-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
  
12-10
  
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
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,650.00 cm
  
26
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Sienna, Chocolate
  
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Irregular
  
Broad, Unlobed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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 ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Pruning
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
  
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
  
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Shade areas, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Diabetes, Diarrhea
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
  
Leaves, Seeds
  
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 for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lobata
  
THEOBROMA cacao
  
Common Name
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
  
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
  
In Hindi
घाटी ओक
  
कोको संयंत्र
  
In German
Tal Eiche
  
Kakaopflanze
  
In French
Oak Valley
  
usine de cacao
  
In Spanish
valle del roble
  
planta del cacao
  
In Greek
Valley Oak
  
φυτό του κακάο
  
In Portuguese
vale Oak
  
planta do cacau
  
In Polish
Dolina Oak
  
Kakao roślin
  
In Latin
Oak vallis
  
Cocos herba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fagales
  
Malvales
  
Family
Fagaceae
  
Sterculiaceae
  
Genus
Quercus
  
Theobroma
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Theobromeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Byttneroideae
  
Season and Care of Valley Oak and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Valley Oak and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Valley Oak and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Valley Oak and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Valley Oak and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Valley Oak and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Valley Oak and Cocoa Plant
Care of Valley Oak and Cocoa Plant 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 Cocoa Plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, 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 Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.