Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
United States, California
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Types
Quercus lobata
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
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USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, 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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
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Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lobata
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
घाटी ओक
Zonal Geranium
In German
Tal Eiche
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Oak Valley
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
valle del roble
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Valley Oak
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
vale Oak
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Dolina Oak
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Oak vallis
Zonal Geranium
Family
Fagaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Valley Oak and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Valley Oak and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Valley Oak and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Valley Oak and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Valley Oak and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Valley Oak and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Valley Oak and Zonal Geranium
Care of Valley Oak and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.