Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China
United States, Central United States
Habitat
Upland
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Crimson
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
QUERCUS imbricaria
Common Name
Daphne plant
Shingle Oak
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
Shingle Oak
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Kies Eiche
In French
plante Daphne
Shingle Oak
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
teja de madera de roble
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
βότσαλα Oak
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
Shingle Oak
In Polish
Daphne roślin
gont Oak
In Latin
Daphne plant
Quercus imbricaria
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Daphne and Shingle Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Daphne and Shingle Oak? We provide you with everything About Daphne and Shingle Oak. Daphne doesn't have thorns and Shingle Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Daphne does not have fragrant flowers. Daphne has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Shingle Oak has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Daphne and Shingle Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Daphne and Shingle Oak
Season and care of Daphne and Shingle Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Shingle Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Daphne and Shingle Oak Physical Information
Daphne and Shingle Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Shingle Oak are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Daphne and Shingle Oak
Care of Daphne and Shingle Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Daphne 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.