Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
United States, Central United States
Argentina
Types
Deciduous Tree
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Succulent
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, 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
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
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Severe allergen
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Cholla
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Kies Eiche
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Shingle Oak
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
planta de Cholla
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
planta Salão
In Polish
gont Oak
roślin Hall
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fagaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Quercus
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Fagoideae
Opuntioideae
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Cholla
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cholla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shingle Oak and Cholla Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Cholla are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Shingle Oak and Cholla
Care of Shingle Oak and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.