Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray 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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Severe allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, 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
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
IBERIS sempervirens
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Candytuft
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
Candytuft
In German
Kies Eiche
Schleifenblume
In French
Shingle Oak
candytuft
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
candytuft
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
candytuft
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
ibero
In Polish
gont Oak
candytuft
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Coleus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Brassicales
Family
Fagaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Candytuft
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Candytuft is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Candytuft Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candytuft season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Candytuft is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline.
Shingle Oak and Candytuft Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Candytuft physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Candytuft are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Candytuft flower color: White
- Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Candytuft
Care of Shingle Oak and Candytuft include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering season, 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 Candytuft needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.