Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
Western Asia
Types
Deciduous Tree
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
-
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
broad, flat
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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
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
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Severe allergen
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
मीठी चेरी
In German
Kies Eiche
Süße Kirsche
In French
Shingle Oak
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
Cereza dulce
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Cereja doce
In Polish
gont Oak
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Fagoideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Shingle Oak and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Shingle Oak and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Shingle Oak and Sweet Cherry. Shingle Oak doesn't have thorns and Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Shingle Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Shingle Oak has allergic reactions like Severe allergen and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Shingle Oak and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Shingle Oak and Sweet Cherry
Care of Shingle Oak and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.