Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Deciduous Tree
Nolina microcarpa, Nolina texana
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Severe allergen
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Animal Feed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
NOLINA microcarpa
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Sacahuista, Palmilla
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
Bear Grass
In German
Kies Eiche
Bärn-Gras
In French
Shingle Oak
ours Herbe
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
Hierba de oso
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
αρκούδα Grass
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
bear Grass
In Polish
gont Oak
miś Trawa
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
herbas ferunt
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Quercus
Nolina Michx
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Fagoideae
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Bear Grass
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Bear Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Bear Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bear Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shingle Oak and Bear Grass Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Bear Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Bear Grass are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
- Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Shingle Oak and Bear Grass
Care of Shingle Oak and Bear Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bear Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bear Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.