Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, California
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Spreading mass
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
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
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Whole plant
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
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lobata
QUERCUS alba
Common Name
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
White Oak
In German
Tal Eiche
weiße Eiche
In French
Oak Valley
chêne blanc
In Spanish
valle del roble
roble blanco
In Greek
Valley Oak
White Oak
In Portuguese
vale Oak
Carvalho branco
In Polish
Dolina Oak
biały dąb
In Latin
Oak vallis
Quercus alba
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Valley Oak and White Oak
Season and care of Valley Oak and White Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Valley Oak and White Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam and for White Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Valley Oak and White Oak Physical Information
Valley Oak and White Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Valley Oak and White Oak are as follows:
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Valley Oak leaf color: Green
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Care of Valley Oak and White Oak
Care of Valley Oak and White Oak 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 White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
