Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Deciduous Tree
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
Severe allergen
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Grape tomato
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
Kies Eiche
Traube Tomate
In French
Shingle Oak
tomate uva
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
tomate uva
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
tomate uva
In Polish
gont Oak
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
uva tomatoes
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Fagoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Grape Tomato
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Grape Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
Shingle Oak and Grape Tomato Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Grape Tomato are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Grape Tomato
Care of Shingle Oak and Grape Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.