Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
United States, Central United States
Habitat
Hills, Lower slopes, open Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Green
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green, Lime Green
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Lobed
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spider mites
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS phellomanus
QUERCUS imbricaria
Common Name
Cork Oak
Shingle Oak
In Hindi
कॉर्क ट्री
Shingle Oak
In German
Cork Tree
Kies Eiche
In French
Arbre de Cork
Shingle Oak
In Spanish
Árbol de corcho
teja de madera de roble
In Greek
Cork Tree
βότσαλα Oak
In Portuguese
Cork Tree
Shingle Oak
In Polish
Cork Tree
gont Oak
In Latin
Cork ligno
Quercus imbricaria
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Celastraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Mirinae
Fagoideae
Season and Care of Cork Tree and Shingle Oak
Season and care of Cork Tree and Shingle Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Cork Tree and Shingle Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cork Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cork Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cork Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cork Tree and Shingle Oak Physical Information
Cork Tree and Shingle Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Cork Tree height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Cork Tree and Shingle Oak are as follows:
Cork Tree flower color: Light Green
Cork Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Cork Tree and Shingle Oak
Care of Cork Tree and Shingle Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cork Tree pruning is done and Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cork Tree 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.