Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, California
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Quercus lobata
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Chocolate
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, 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
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
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
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
-
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Fruits, Whole plant
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
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lobata
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
Red Currant
In Hindi
घाटी ओक
Red Currant
In German
Tal Eiche
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Oak Valley
Groseille
In Spanish
valle del roble
Grosella
In Greek
Valley Oak
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
vale Oak
Groselha
In Polish
Dolina Oak
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Oak vallis
red RIBES
Family
Fagaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Valley Oak and Red Currant
Season and care of Valley Oak and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Valley Oak and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Valley Oak and Red Currant Physical Information
Valley Oak and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Valley Oak and Red Currant are as follows:
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Valley Oak and Red Currant
Care of Valley Oak and Red Currant 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 Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.