Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, California
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Quercus lobata
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
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, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Root
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, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lobata
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
घाटी ओक
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Tal Eiche
Octopus tree
In French
Oak Valley
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
valle del roble
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Valley Oak
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
vale Oak
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Dolina Oak
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Oak vallis
polypus ligno
Family
Fagaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Valley Oak and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Valley Oak and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Valley Oak and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Valley Oak and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Valley Oak and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Valley Oak and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Valley Oak and Octopus Tree
Care of Valley Oak and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.