Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
Europe
Types
Deciduous Tree
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Severe allergen
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
चुकंदर
In German
Kies Eiche
Rübe
In French
Shingle Oak
betterave
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
remolacha
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
beterraba
In Polish
gont Oak
buraczany
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Fagaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Beet
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beet is Neutral.
Shingle Oak and Beet Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Beet are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Beet
Care of Shingle Oak and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.