Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Deciduous Tree
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Severe allergen
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Kies Eiche
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Shingle Oak
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
gont Oak
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Fagoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shingle Oak and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Bird Cherry
Care of Shingle Oak and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.