Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
China
Types
Deciduous Tree
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
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
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 in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Severe allergen
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bonsai
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Used for making green dye
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Nectarine
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
nectarine
In German
Kies Eiche
Nektarine
In French
Shingle Oak
nectarine
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
nectarina
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
νεκταρίνι
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
nectarina
In Polish
gont Oak
nektarowy
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
nectarine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Nectarine
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Shingle Oak and Nectarine Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Nectarine are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Nectarine
Care of Shingle Oak and Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.