Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Deciduous Tree
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Severe allergen
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
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 as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Kies Eiche
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
Shingle Oak
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
gont Oak
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Shingle Oak and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Shingle Oak and Blackjack Oak
Care of Shingle Oak and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blackjack Oak 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 Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.