Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
United States, California
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Types
Quercus lobata
Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg
Habitat
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-9
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, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
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Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Fruits
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
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lobata
PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'
Common Name
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot
In German
Tal Eiche
Plumcot
In French
Oak Valley
plumcot
In Spanish
valle del roble
plumcot
In Greek
Valley Oak
Plumcot
In Portuguese
vale Oak
plumcot
In Polish
Dolina Oak
Plumcot
In Latin
Oak vallis
Plumcot
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Valley Oak and Plumcot
Season and care of Valley Oak and Plumcot is important to know. While considering everything about Valley Oak and Plumcot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Plumcot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam and for Plumcot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Plumcot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Valley Oak and Plumcot Physical Information
Valley Oak and Plumcot physical information is very important for comparison. Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Valley Oak and Plumcot are as follows:
Care of Valley Oak and Plumcot
Care of Valley Oak and Plumcot 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 Plumcot 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 Plumcot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.