Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Types
Deciduous Tree
Grass
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Fin-shaped Tufts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Average Water Needs
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Severe allergen
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
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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
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
St. Augustine Grass
In German
Kies Eiche
St. Augustine Grass
In French
Shingle Oak
St. Augustine Grass
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
St. Augustine Grass
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
St. Augustine Grass
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
St. Augustine Grass
In Polish
gont Oak
St. Augustine Grass
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
St. Augustine Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Quercus
Stenotaphrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Fagoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and St. Augustine Grass
Season and care of Shingle Oak and St. Augustine Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and St. Augustine Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shingle Oak and St. Augustine Grass Physical Information
Shingle Oak and St. Augustine Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and St. Augustine Grass are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
- St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Shingle Oak and St. Augustine Grass
Care of Shingle Oak and St. Augustine Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.