Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
United States, Central United States
Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
Deciduous Tree
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
QUERCUS imbricaria
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Shingle Oak
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
Shingle Oak
In German
Elefant von Apple
Kies Eiche
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Shingle Oak
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
teja de madera de roble
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
βότσαλα Oak
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Shingle Oak
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
gont Oak
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Quercus imbricaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Fagales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Elephant Apple and Shingle Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Apple and Shingle Oak? We provide you with everything About Elephant Apple and Shingle Oak. Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns and Shingle Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Apple has allergic reactions like and Shingle Oak has allergic reactions like . 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 Elephant Apple and Shingle Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Shingle Oak
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Shingle Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Shingle Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Apple and Shingle Oak Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Shingle Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Shingle Oak are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Shingle Oak
Care of Elephant Apple and Shingle Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Apple 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.