Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
United States, California
China, Japan
Types
Quercus lobata
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Habitat
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
shade of upland trees
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
7-9
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, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, 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
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
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
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Flowers
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
Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lobata
DAPHNE odora
Common Name
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
winter daphne
In Hindi
घाटी ओक
winter daphne
In German
Tal Eiche
Daphne odora
In French
Oak Valley
Daphne odora
In Spanish
valle del roble
Daphne odora
In Greek
Valley Oak
Daphne odora
In Portuguese
vale Oak
Daphne odora
In Polish
Dolina Oak
Daphne odora
In Latin
Oak vallis
Daphne odora
Family
Fagaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Valley Oak and Winter Daphne
Season and care of Valley Oak and Winter Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Valley Oak and Winter Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Winter Daphne season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam and for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Winter Daphne is Neutral.
Valley Oak and Winter Daphne Physical Information
Valley Oak and Winter Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Valley Oak and Winter Daphne are as follows:
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Valley Oak and Winter Daphne
Care of Valley Oak and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.