Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Deciduous Tree
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
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, H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Severe allergen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Thai Basil
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
Hydrangea
In German
Kies Eiche
Hortensie
In French
Shingle Oak
Hortensia
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
Hortensia
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Hortênsia
In Polish
gont Oak
Hortensja
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Hibiscus
Family
Fagaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Thai Basil
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Thai Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Thai Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Thai Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thai Basil is Neutral.
Shingle Oak and Thai Basil Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Thai Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Thai Basil are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Shingle Oak and Thai Basil
Care of Shingle Oak and Thai Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Thai Basil 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 Thai Basil needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.