Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
United States, California
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
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
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Wood
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lobata
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
White Cedar
In Hindi
घाटी ओक
Techny Arborvitae
In German
Tal Eiche
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
Oak Valley
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
valle del roble
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
Valley Oak
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
vale Oak
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
Dolina Oak
Techny Tuja
In Latin
Oak vallis
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Not Available
Pinophyta
Class
Not Available
Pinopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Valley Oak and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Valley Oak and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Valley Oak and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Valley Oak and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Valley Oak and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Valley Oak and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Techny Arborvitae flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Valley Oak and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Valley Oak and Techny Arborvitae 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 Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.