Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
Australia
Types
Deciduous Tree
Acacia aneura, Corkwood
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Blue 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
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
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
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Winter
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
Do not water excessively
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Insects, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Severe allergen
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
ACACIA aneura
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Mulga, True Mulga
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
Mulga
In German
Kies Eiche
Mulga
In French
Shingle Oak
Mulga
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
Mulga
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
mulga
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Mulga
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Mulga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Mulga Tree
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Mulga Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Mulga Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mulga Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shingle Oak and Mulga Tree Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Mulga Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Mulga Tree are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
- Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Mulga Tree
Care of Shingle Oak and Mulga Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mulga Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.