Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
United States, California
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Quercus lobata
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, H1, H2, 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
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, 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 all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
-
Arthritis, Inflammation
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Fruits
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 for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lobata
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
घाटी ओक
Tomatillos
In German
Tal Eiche
Tomatillos
In French
Oak Valley
Tomatilles
In Spanish
valle del roble
Tomatillos
In Greek
Valley Oak
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
vale Oak
Tomatillos
In Polish
Dolina Oak
Tomatillos
In Latin
Oak vallis
Tomatillos
Family
Fagaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Valley Oak and Tomatillo
Season and care of Valley Oak and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Valley Oak and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Valley Oak and Tomatillo Physical Information
Valley Oak and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Valley Oak and Tomatillo are as follows:
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Valley Oak and Tomatillo
Care of Valley Oak and Tomatillo 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 Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.