Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, California
China
Types
Quercus lobata
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Chocolate
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, 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
Average Water Needs, 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
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
Fragrant Flower
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Bark, Flowers, 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
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lobata
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In German
Tal Eiche
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
Oak Valley
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
valle del roble
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
Valley Oak
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
vale Oak
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
Dolina Oak
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
Oak vallis
Hardy Red
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Valley Oak and Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Valley Oak and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Valley Oak and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Valley Oak and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Valley Oak and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Valley Oak and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Valley Oak and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Valley Oak and Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.