Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Deciduous Tree
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
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
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Allergy
Severe allergen
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Red Currant
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
Red Currant
In German
Kies Eiche
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Shingle Oak
Groseille
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
Grosella
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Groselha
In Polish
gont Oak
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Red Currant
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Shingle Oak and Red Currant Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Red Currant are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Red Currant
Care of Shingle Oak and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.