Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
United States, Central United States
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Severe allergen
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Stem
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 Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
pinkroot
In German
Kies Eiche
Spigelia
In French
Shingle Oak
Spigelia
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
Spigelia
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Spigelia
In Polish
gont Oak
Spigelia
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Gentianales
Family
Fagaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Pinkroot
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shingle Oak and Pinkroot Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Pinkroot are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Pinkroot
Care of Shingle Oak and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.