Shingle Oak

Boxberry

About Shingle Oak and Boxberry

Shingle Oak

Boxberry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

United States, Central United States

Argentina, Chile

Types

Deciduous Tree

Number of Varieties

3342

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Habitat

Woodland Garden Canopy

Hardwood forests, pine woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-87-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-4

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,830.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Chartreuse

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Chocolate

White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Tan, Brown

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

oblong or obovate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Phosphorous

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Anthracnose, Sunken patches

Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Allergy

Severe allergen

Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Food for animals, Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic

Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative

Part of Plant Used

Seeds

Fruits, Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture

For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Quercus imbricaria

Burning

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Ericales

Family

Fagaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Quercus

Gaultheria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Gaultherieae

Subfamily

Fagoideae

Vaccinioideae

Number of Species

8141

1 27800

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Properties of Shingle Oak and Boxberry

Wondering what are the properties of Shingle Oak and Boxberry? We provide you with everything About Shingle Oak and Boxberry. Shingle Oak doesn't have thorns and Boxberry doesn't have thorns. Also Shingle Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Shingle Oak has allergic reactions like Severe allergen and Boxberry has allergic reactions like Severe allergen. 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 Shingle Oak and Boxberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Boxberry

Season and care of Shingle Oak and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.

Shingle Oak and Boxberry Physical Information

Shingle Oak and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Boxberry are as follows:

Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Shingle Oak and Boxberry

Care of Shingle Oak and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.