Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
Mexico, Central America
Types
Deciduous Tree
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Severe allergen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
Hydrangea
In German
Kies Eiche
Hortensie
In French
Shingle Oak
Hortensia
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
Hortensia
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Hortênsia
In Polish
gont Oak
Hortensja
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Hibiscus
Family
Fagaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Shingle Oak and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Shingle Oak and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Shingle Oak and Chaco. Shingle Oak doesn't have thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also Shingle Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Shingle Oak has allergic reactions like Severe allergen and Chaco 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 Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Chaco
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shingle Oak and Chaco Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Chaco are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Chaco
Care of Shingle Oak and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chaco 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 Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.