Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
United States, Central United States
Madagascar
Types
Deciduous Tree
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Magenta, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Severe allergen
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
Catharanthus roseus
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
Periwinkle
In German
Kies Eiche
Immergrün
In French
Shingle Oak
Pervenche
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
Bígaro
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Mirta
In Polish
gont Oak
Barwinek
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Periwinkle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Mollusca
Class
Magnoliopsida
Gastropoda
Family
Fagaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Quercus
Catharanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Periwinkle
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Shingle Oak and Periwinkle Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Periwinkle are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
- Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Periwinkle
Care of Shingle Oak and Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.