Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
United States, Central United States
Habitat
coastal environs
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Red, Crimson
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
-
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
QUERCUS imbricaria
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Shingle Oak
In Hindi
Pitanga
Shingle Oak
In German
Pitanga
Kies Eiche
In French
Pitanga
Shingle Oak
In Spanish
Pitanga
teja de madera de roble
In Greek
Pitanga
βότσαλα Oak
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Shingle Oak
In Polish
Pitanga
gont Oak
In Latin
Pitanga
Quercus imbricaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Pitanga and Shingle Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Shingle Oak? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Shingle Oak. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Shingle Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga 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 Pitanga and Shingle Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Shingle Oak
Season and care of Pitanga and Shingle Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Shingle Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Shingle Oak season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pitanga and Shingle Oak Physical Information
Pitanga and Shingle Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Shingle Oak are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Pitanga and Shingle Oak
Care of Pitanga and Shingle Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga 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.