Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Deciduous Tree
Antirrhinum majus , Antirrhinum virga , Antirrhinum orontium
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 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
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Keep the Soil well drained, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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
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
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Aphids, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Severe allergen
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
-
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
ANTIRRHINUM majus 'Black Prince'
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Snapdragon
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
snapdragon
In German
Kies Eiche
Löwenmaul
In French
Shingle Oak
muflier
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
boca de dragón
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
snapdragon
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
snapdragon
In Polish
gont Oak
lwia paszcza
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
snapdragon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Fagaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Snapdragon
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Snapdragon is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Snapdragon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Snapdragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Snapdragon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Shingle Oak and Snapdragon Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Snapdragon physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Snapdragon height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Snapdragon are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Snapdragon flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Pink
- Snapdragon leaf color: Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Snapdragon
Care of Shingle Oak and Snapdragon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Snapdragon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.