Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Deciduous Tree
Virginia water horehound
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Average Water Needs, Medium
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, Partial shade
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Severe allergen
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
Broomsedge grass
In German
Kies Eiche
broomsedge Gras
In French
Shingle Oak
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
gont Oak
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Fagoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Broomsedge
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shingle Oak and Broomsedge Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Broomsedge are as follows:
Care of Shingle Oak and Broomsedge
Care of Shingle Oak and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.