Shingle Oak

Lemonbalm

About Shingle Oak and Lemonbalm

Shingle Oak

Lemonbalm

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Herbs

Origin

United States, Central United States

Southern Europe

Types

Deciduous Tree

Melissa officinalis

Number of Varieties

3345

0 40000

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Habitat

Woodland Garden Canopy

Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-84-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-4

12-1

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,830.00 cm30.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Chartreuse

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Chocolate

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Tan, Brown

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

oblong or obovate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Deer resistant, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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 flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Phosphorous

Nitrogen, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Anthracnose, Sunken patches

Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Bees

Allergy

Severe allergen

Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Deer resistant, Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic

Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative

Part of Plant Used

Seeds

Flowers, Leaves

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, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Quercus imbricaria

CITRAGO

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Lamiales

Family

Fagaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Quercus

Melissa

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Fagoideae

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Shingle Oak and Lemonbalm

Wondering what are the properties of Shingle Oak and Lemonbalm? We provide you with everything About Shingle Oak and Lemonbalm. Shingle Oak doesn't have thorns and Lemonbalm doesn't have thorns. Also Shingle Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Shingle Oak has allergic reactions like Severe allergen and Lemonbalm has allergic reactions like Severe allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Shingle Oak and Lemonbalm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Lemonbalm

Season and care of Shingle Oak and Lemonbalm is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Lemonbalm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemonbalm is Neutral.

Shingle Oak and Lemonbalm Physical Information

Shingle Oak and Lemonbalm physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Lemonbalm are as follows:

Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Shingle Oak and Lemonbalm

Care of Shingle Oak and Lemonbalm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.