Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
Australia
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Lobulated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Severe allergen
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
Pink Flame Tree
In German
Kies Eiche
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
Shingle Oak
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
gont Oak
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Pink arbor flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Quercus
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Fagoideae
Sterculioideae
Properties of Shingle Oak and Pink Flame Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Shingle Oak and Pink Flame Tree? We provide you with everything About Shingle Oak and Pink Flame Tree. Shingle Oak doesn't have thorns and Pink Flame Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Shingle Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Shingle Oak has allergic reactions like Severe allergen and Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Shingle Oak and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Care of Shingle Oak and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Shingle Oak and Pink Flame Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.