Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Severe allergen
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
QUICKSTICK
In German
Kies Eiche
QUICKSTICK
In French
Shingle Oak
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
QuickStick
In Polish
gont Oak
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Fagoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Quickstick
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shingle Oak and Quickstick Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Quickstick are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Quickstick
Care of Shingle Oak and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.