Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Forests, Ridges, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Lobed
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Do Not over Water, Never 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
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
Fertilize the first year, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Severe allergen
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, Economic Purpose, Used as firewood, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
QUERCUS muehlenbergii
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Chinkapin Oak, Yellow Chestnut Oak
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
Chinkapin ओक
In German
Kies Eiche
chinkapin Oak
In French
Shingle Oak
chinkapin Oak
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
chinkapin Roble
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
Chinkapin Oak
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
carv Oak
In Polish
gont Oak
Chinkapin Oak
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Oak Chinkapin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Fagoideae
Quercoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Chinkapin Oak
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Chinkapin Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Chinkapin Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chinkapin Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Chinkapin Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinkapin Oak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Shingle Oak and Chinkapin Oak Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Chinkapin Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Chinkapin Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Chinkapin Oak are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Chinkapin Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Chinkapin Oak leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Shingle Oak and Chinkapin Oak
Care of Shingle Oak and Chinkapin Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinkapin Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinkapin Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.