Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
Eastern Africa
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Severe allergen
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, 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 Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Shingle Oak
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
persian violet
In German
Kies Eiche
persian violet
In French
Shingle Oak
persian violet
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
Violeta persa
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Violeta persa
In Polish
gont Oak
Persian Violet
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Gentianales
Family
Fagaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Persian Violet
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Shingle Oak and Persian Violet Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Persian Violet are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Persian Violet
Care of Shingle Oak and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.