Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
United States, California
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Habitat
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Magenta, Violet
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
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Does not require 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Wood
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 for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lobata
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In Spanish
valle del roble
guacamayo
In Portuguese
vale Oak
arara
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fagaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Valley Oak and Macaw
Season and care of Valley Oak and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Valley Oak and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Macaw season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Valley Oak and Macaw Physical Information
Valley Oak and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Valley Oak and Macaw are as follows:
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
- Macaw leaf color: Green
Care of Valley Oak and Macaw
Care of Valley Oak and Macaw 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 Macaw 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 Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.