Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
-
Types
Deciduous Tree
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Severe allergen
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
extracted oil
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
regal geranium
In German
Kies Eiche
Regal Geranie
In French
Shingle Oak
geranium royale
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
geranio regia
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
gerânio régio
In Polish
gont Oak
regal geranium
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
regal geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Quercus
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Shingle Oak and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Regal Geranium
Care of Shingle Oak and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.