Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
United States, Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
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
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval, Bristle-tipped
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Leaf Blister, Powdery mildew
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for cabinet makers
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
Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS coccinea
QUERCUS imbricaria
Common Name
Scarlet Oak
Shingle Oak
In Hindi
Scarlet Oak
Shingle Oak
In German
Scarlet Oak
Kies Eiche
In French
Scarlet Oak
Shingle Oak
In Spanish
Scarlet roble
teja de madera de roble
In Greek
Scarlet Oak
βότσαλα Oak
In Portuguese
Scarlet Oak
Shingle Oak
In Polish
Scarlet Oak
gont Oak
In Latin
Quercus coccinea
Quercus imbricaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Fagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Scarlet Oak and Shingle Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Scarlet Oak and Shingle Oak? We provide you with everything About Scarlet Oak and Shingle Oak. Scarlet Oak doesn't have thorns and Shingle Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Scarlet Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Scarlet Oak has allergic reactions like Not Available and Shingle Oak has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Scarlet Oak and Shingle Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Scarlet Oak and Shingle Oak
Season and care of Scarlet Oak and Shingle Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Scarlet Oak and Shingle Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scarlet Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Scarlet Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Scarlet Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Scarlet Oak and Shingle Oak Physical Information
Scarlet Oak and Shingle Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Scarlet Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Scarlet Oak and Shingle Oak are as follows:
Scarlet Oak flower color: Not Available
Scarlet Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Scarlet Oak and Shingle Oak
Care of Scarlet Oak and Shingle Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scarlet Oak pruning is done 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 Scarlet Oak 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.