Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Needle like
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
Ammonium Nitrate
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Allergy
Severe allergen
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
CALLUNA vulgaris
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Heather, Common heather, Ling
In German
Kies Eiche
Heidekraut
In French
Shingle Oak
bruyère
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
brezo
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
ερείκη
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
urze
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Heather
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Fagoideae
Ericoideae
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Heather
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Heather season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Heather is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Heather is Acidic.
Shingle Oak and Heather Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Heather are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Heather
Care of Shingle Oak and Heather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, 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 Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.