Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
United States, Central United States
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Deciduous Tree
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Loam
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Severe allergen
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
Tilaka
In German
Kies Eiche
Tilapia
In French
Shingle Oak
Tilapia
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
tilapia
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
tilaka
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
tilaka
In Polish
gont Oak
tilakiem
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
tilaka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Shingle Oak and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Shingle Oak and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Shingle Oak and Tilaka. Shingle Oak doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Shingle Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Shingle Oak has allergic reactions like Severe allergen and Tilaka 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 Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Tilaka
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Shingle Oak and Tilaka Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Tilaka are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Tilaka
Care of Shingle Oak and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.