Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
China
Types
Deciduous Tree
Bambusoideae
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
digitate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
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Fertilizers
Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Severe allergen
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
BAMBUSA multiplex
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
हेगड़े बांस
In German
Kies Eiche
Hedge Bambus
In French
Shingle Oak
Bamboo Hedge
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
bambú de cobertura
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
hedge Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Bamboo Hedge
In Polish
gont Oak
Żywopłoty Bamboo
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Sepi Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Fagoideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Hedge Bamboo
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Hedge Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Hedge Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shingle Oak and Hedge Bamboo Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Hedge Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Hedge Bamboo are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Hedge Bamboo flower color:
- Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Hedge Bamboo
Care of Shingle Oak and Hedge Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hedge Bamboo pruning is done . In summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedge Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.