Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
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, 14
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Star Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune back the growing tips
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Severe allergen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
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
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Silver Maple
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
Silver Maple
In German
Kies Eiche
Silver Maple
In French
Shingle Oak
érable argenté
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
arce plateado
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
plátano de prata
In Polish
gont Oak
Silver Maple
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Acer
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Fagoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Silver Maple
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shingle Oak and Silver Maple Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Silver Maple are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Silver Maple
Care of Shingle Oak and Silver Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.