Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, California
China
Types
Quercus lobata
Acer griseum
Number of Varieties
10
10
Habitat
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Mixed deciduous forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Red, Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Medium
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
Clay, Loam
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lobata
ACER griseum
Common Name
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
Paperbark Maple
In Hindi
घाटी ओक
paperbark maple
In German
Tal Eiche
paperbark Ahorn
In French
Oak Valley
érable paperbark
In Spanish
valle del roble
arce paperbark
In Greek
Valley Oak
Paperbark σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
vale Oak
de bordo paperbark
In Polish
Dolina Oak
klon paperbark
In Latin
Oak vallis
paperbark acernis
Family
Fagaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Valley Oak and Paperbark Maple
Season and care of Valley Oak and Paperbark Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Valley Oak and Paperbark Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paperbark Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam and for Paperbark Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Paperbark Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Valley Oak and Paperbark Maple Physical Information
Valley Oak and Paperbark Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Paperbark Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Valley Oak and Paperbark Maple are as follows:
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Paperbark Maple flower color: Yellow
- Paperbark Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Valley Oak and Paperbark Maple
Care of Valley Oak and Paperbark Maple 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 Paperbark Maple 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 Paperbark Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.