Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, California
North America
Types
Quercus lobata
Grass
Habitat
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rhizome division, 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
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
Poorly 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
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
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lobata
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
घाटी ओक
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Tal Eiche
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Oak Valley
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
valle del roble
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Valley Oak
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
vale Oak
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Dolina Oak
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Oak vallis
Softstem Bulrush
Family
Fagaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Quercus
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Valley Oak and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Valley Oak and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Valley Oak and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Valley Oak and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Valley Oak and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Valley Oak and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Valley Oak and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Valley Oak and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.