Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
North America
Types
Deciduous Tree
Populus tremuloides
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
1-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Yellow, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Severe allergen
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Pulp
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
POPULUS tremuloides
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Quaking Aspen
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
Quaking Aspen
In German
Kies Eiche
Zitterpappel
In French
Shingle Oak
tremble
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
Temblor Aspen
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
τρεμώδεις Aspen
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Quaking Aspen
In Polish
gont Oak
Quaking Aspen
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Tremens Quisque
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Malpighiales
Family
Fagaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Shingle Oak and Quaking Aspen
Wondering what are the properties of Shingle Oak and Quaking Aspen? We provide you with everything About Shingle Oak and Quaking Aspen. Shingle Oak doesn't have thorns and Quaking Aspen doesn't have thorns. Also Shingle Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Shingle Oak has allergic reactions like Severe allergen and Quaking Aspen 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 Quaking Aspen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Quaking Aspen
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Quaking Aspen is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Quaking Aspen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral.
Shingle Oak and Quaking Aspen Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Quaking Aspen physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Quaking Aspen are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Quaking Aspen flower color:
- Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Quaking Aspen
Care of Shingle Oak and Quaking Aspen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quaking Aspen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.