Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
United States, Central United States
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Deciduous Tree
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Does not require lot of watering, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Severe allergen
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Sakaki
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
Sakaki
In German
Kies Eiche
Sperrstrauch
In French
Shingle Oak
Sakaki
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
Sakaki
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
Sakaki
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Sakaki
In Polish
gont Oak
Sakaki
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Sakaki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Sakaki
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Sakaki is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Sakaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sakaki season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Sakaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Shingle Oak and Sakaki Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Sakaki are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
- Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Care of Shingle Oak and Sakaki
Care of Shingle Oak and Sakaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.