Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Shrub
  
Origin
United States, California
  
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
  
Types
Not Available
  
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
  
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
  
2-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
  
8-1
  
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,650.00 cm
  
26
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
  
Purple
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Sienna, Chocolate
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
  
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Irregular
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
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
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
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
  
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
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
  
Whole plant
  
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 Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lobata
  
AMORPHA canescens
  
Common Name
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
  
False Indigo
  
In Hindi
घाटी ओक
  
इंडिगो
  
In German
Tal Eiche
  
falsches Indigo
  
In French
Oak Valley
  
faux Indigo
  
In Spanish
valle del roble
  
Falso Indigo
  
In Greek
Valley Oak
  
Λάθος Indigo
  
In Portuguese
vale Oak
  
false Indigo
  
In Polish
Dolina Oak
  
fałsz Indigo
  
In Latin
Oak vallis
  
falsum indicum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Order
Fagales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Fagaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Quercus
  
Amorpha
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Valley Oak and False Indigo
Season and care of Valley Oak and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Valley Oak and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Valley Oak and False Indigo Physical Information
Valley Oak and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Valley Oak and False Indigo are as follows:
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Valley Oak leaf color: Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Valley Oak and False Indigo
Care of Valley Oak and False Indigo 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 False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.