Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Deciduous Tree
Juglans cinerea
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
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
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Squirrels
Allergy
Severe allergen
Gastric, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Dysentry, Intestinal irritations, Small pox, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Application in Furniture, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Herbicide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
JUGLANS cinerea
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Butternut
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
Butternut Tree
In German
Kies Eiche
Butternut Baum
In French
Shingle Oak
noyer cendré
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
árbol de nogal
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
Butternut Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Árvore Butternut
In Polish
gont Oak
butternut Drzewo
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Butternut ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Juglandales
Family
Fagaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Butternut Tree
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Butternut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Butternut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Butternut Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Butternut Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butternut Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shingle Oak and Butternut Tree Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Butternut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Butternut Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Butternut Tree are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Butternut Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Butternut Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Butternut Tree
Care of Shingle Oak and Butternut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butternut Tree 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 Butternut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.