Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
United States, Central United States
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 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
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Blue Violet, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Severe allergen
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Greek Juniper
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
Aaraar
In German
Kies Eiche
Wacholder
In French
Shingle Oak
Genévrier
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
Juniperus
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Jałowiec
In Polish
gont Oak
Juniperus
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Juniperus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Fagoideae
Cupressoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Juniper
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Juniper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shingle Oak and Juniper Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Juniper are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Juniper
Care of Shingle Oak and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.