Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Blue Oat grass
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-4
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
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
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Severe allergen
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
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 a nutritious food item
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, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
ARRHENATHERUM
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Oatgrass
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
जई घास
In German
Kies Eiche
Ährengras
In French
Shingle Oak
Folle avoine
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
oat Grass
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
βρώμη Grass
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
aveia-
In Polish
gont Oak
Owies trawa
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
oat Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Aveneae
Subfamily
Fagoideae
Danthonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Shingle Oak and Oatgrass
Wondering what are the properties of Shingle Oak and Oatgrass? We provide you with everything About Shingle Oak and Oatgrass. Shingle Oak doesn't have thorns and Oatgrass doesn't have thorns. Also Shingle Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Shingle Oak has allergic reactions like Severe allergen and Oatgrass 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 Oatgrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Oatgrass
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Oatgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Oatgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Oatgrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Oatgrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Shingle Oak and Oatgrass Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Oatgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Oatgrass are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
- Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Oatgrass
Care of Shingle Oak and Oatgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oatgrass 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 Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.