Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
United States, Central United States
Australia
Types
Deciduous Tree
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
open forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
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
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Severe allergen
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, 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 dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
Acacia retinodes
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
Silver Wattle
In German
Kies Eiche
Silver Wattle
In French
Shingle Oak
Mimosa d'été
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
acacia amarilla
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
ασήμι μιμόζα
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Acacia retinodes
In Polish
gont Oak
Silver Wattle
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Silver Wattle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Shingle Oak and Silver Wattle
Wondering what are the properties of Shingle Oak and Silver Wattle? We provide you with everything About Shingle Oak and Silver Wattle. Shingle Oak doesn't have thorns and Silver Wattle doesn't have thorns. Also Shingle Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Shingle Oak has allergic reactions like Severe allergen and Silver Wattle has allergic reactions like Severe allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Shingle Oak and Silver Wattle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Silver Wattle
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Silver Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Silver Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Wattle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shingle Oak and Silver Wattle Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Silver Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Silver Wattle are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
- Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Silver Wattle
Care of Shingle Oak and Silver Wattle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.