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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual

Type

Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs

Origin

United States, California
Australia

Types

Quercus lobata
Xerochrysum bracteatum

Number of Varieties

1050
0 40000
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Habitat

Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-910-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-6
12 - 3

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
Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,650.00 cm25.40 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

1,680.00 cm30.50 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Yellow green
Orange, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Chocolate
-

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
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular
Lobed

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam
Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

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
Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam
Well-aerated

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Loam, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Fungal Diseases
Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

Flower Petal Number

-
Single, Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
-

Allergy

-
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

-
Showy Purposes, Water gardening

Beauty Benefits

-
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

-
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal

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
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

QUERCUS lobata
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'

Common Name

California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower

In Hindi

घाटी ओक
strawflower

In German

Tal Eiche
Strohblume

In French

Oak Valley
strawflower

In Spanish

valle del roble
strawflower

In Greek

Valley Oak
strawflower

In Portuguese

vale Oak
strawflower

In Polish

Dolina Oak
strawflower

In Latin

Oak vallis
strawflower

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

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Magnoliophyta

Class

-
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales
Asterales

Family

Fagaceae
Asteraceae

Genus

Quercus
Xerochrysum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

-
Gnaphalieae

Subfamily

-
Asteroideae

Number of Species

6007
1 27800
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Difference Between Valley Oak and Strawflower

If you are confused whether Valley Oak or Strawflower are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Valley Oak and Strawflower Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Valley Oak are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Strawflower fertilizers required are General garden fertilizer. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Valley Oak and Strawflower if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Valley Oak and Strawflower

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Compare Facts of Valley Oak vs Strawflower

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