Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
United States, California
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Quercus lobata
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Cuneate
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting
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 water frequently
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
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lobata
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In German
Tal Eiche
Tilapia
In French
Oak Valley
Tilapia
In Spanish
valle del roble
tilapia
In Greek
Valley Oak
tilaka
In Portuguese
vale Oak
tilaka
In Polish
Dolina Oak
tilakiem
In Latin
Oak vallis
tilaka
Family
Fagaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Valley Oak and Tilaka
Season and care of Valley Oak and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Valley Oak and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Valley Oak and Tilaka Physical Information
Valley Oak and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Valley Oak and Tilaka are as follows:
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Valley Oak and Tilaka
Care of Valley Oak and Tilaka 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 Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.