Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, California
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Quercus lobata
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Seeds
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
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lobata
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
घाटी ओक
Red Buckeye
In German
Tal Eiche
Red Buckeye
In French
Oak Valley
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
valle del roble
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Valley Oak
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
vale Oak
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Dolina Oak
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Oak vallis
Red Buckeye
Family
Fagaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Valley Oak and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Valley Oak and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Valley Oak and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Valley Oak and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Valley Oak and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Valley Oak and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Valley Oak and Red Buckeye
Care of Valley Oak and Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.