Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
United States, California
China
Habitat
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-9
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Elliptic
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, 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
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lobata
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
Daphne plant
In Hindi
घाटी ओक
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
Tal Eiche
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
Oak Valley
plante Daphne
In Spanish
valle del roble
planta de Daphne
In Greek
Valley Oak
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
vale Oak
Daphne planta
In Polish
Dolina Oak
Daphne roślin
In Latin
Oak vallis
Daphne plant
Family
Fagaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Season and Care of Valley Oak and Daphne
Season and care of Valley Oak and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Valley Oak and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Daphne season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Daphne is Neutral.
Valley Oak and Daphne Physical Information
Valley Oak and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Valley Oak and Daphne are as follows:
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Valley Oak and Daphne
Care of Valley Oak and Daphne 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 Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.