Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
North America
Types
Deciduous Tree
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
-
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Severe allergen
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
Chokecherry
In German
Kies Eiche
Chokecherry
In French
Shingle Oak
Chokecherry
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
Chokecherry
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Chokecherry
In Polish
gont Oak
Chokecherry
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Fagoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Chokecherry
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shingle Oak and Chokecherry Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Chokecherry are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Shingle Oak and Chokecherry
Care of Shingle Oak and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.