Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
United States, Central United States
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Deciduous Tree
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Peach, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Bees
Allergy
Severe allergen
Dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, Immunity, Manganese, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
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, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Butternut Squash
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
Butternut Squash Plant
In German
Kies Eiche
Butternut Squash-Anlage
In French
Shingle Oak
Courge musquée Plante
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Butternut Squash planta
In Polish
gont Oak
Piżmowa roślin
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Planta butternut cucurbitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Fagoideae
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Butternut Squash
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Butternut Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Butternut Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Butternut Squash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Butternut Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butternut Squash is Neutral.
Shingle Oak and Butternut Squash Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Butternut Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Butternut Squash are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Butternut Squash
Care of Shingle Oak and Butternut Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butternut Squash pruning is done 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 Butternut Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.