Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
United States, Central United States
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Deciduous Tree
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-11
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Kale
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
गोभी
In German
Kies Eiche
Grünkohl
In French
Shingle Oak
Chou frisé
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
Col rizada
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Couve
In Polish
gont Oak
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
kale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Brassicales
Family
Fagaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Kale
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kale season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
Shingle Oak and Kale Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Kale are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Kale flower color: Yellow
- Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Kale
Care of Shingle Oak and Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kale 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 Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.