Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
North America
Types
Deciduous Tree
Grass
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Long linear and narrow
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Severe allergen
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Kies Eiche
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Shingle Oak
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
gont Oak
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Quercus
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shingle Oak and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Shingle Oak and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Shingle Oak and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush pruning is done 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.