Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
United States, California
Southern Asia
Types
Quercus lobata
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Habitat
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
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
-
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Leaves, 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 for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lobata
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
Spinach
In German
Tal Eiche
Spinat
In French
Oak Valley
Épinards
In Spanish
valle del roble
Espinacas
In Greek
Valley Oak
Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
vale Oak
Espinafre
In Polish
Dolina Oak
Szpinak
In Latin
Oak vallis
Spinach
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fagaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Chenopodioideae
Season and Care of Valley Oak and Spinach
Season and care of Valley Oak and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Valley Oak and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
Valley Oak and Spinach Physical Information
Valley Oak and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Valley Oak and Spinach are as follows:
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
- Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Valley Oak and Spinach
Care of Valley Oak and Spinach 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 Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.