Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Deciduous Tree
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Chocolate
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
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 leaves
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Severe allergen
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, 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 As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
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Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Pear
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
नाशपाती
In German
Kies Eiche
Birne
In French
Shingle Oak
Poire
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
Pera
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Pera
In Polish
gont Oak
Gruszka
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Fagoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Pear
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.
Shingle Oak and Pear Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Pear are as follows:
Care of Shingle Oak and Pear
Care of Shingle Oak and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.