Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa
United States, Central United States
Types
Perennial
Deciduous Tree
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Seeds
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
QUERCUS imbricaria
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Shingle Oak
In Hindi
African Iris
Shingle Oak
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Kies Eiche
In French
African Iris
Shingle Oak
In Spanish
Iris africano
teja de madera de roble
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
βότσαλα Oak
In Portuguese
Iris africano
Shingle Oak
In Polish
Afryki Iris
gont Oak
In Latin
African Iris
Quercus imbricaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fagales
Family
Iridaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Fagoideae
Season and Care of African Iris and Shingle Oak
Season and care of African Iris and Shingle Oak is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Shingle Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Iris and Shingle Oak Physical Information
African Iris and Shingle Oak physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Shingle Oak are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of African Iris and Shingle Oak
Care of African Iris and Shingle Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.