Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
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
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
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Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
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
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
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
Dioscoreaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Shingle Oak and Ubi
Wondering what are the properties of Shingle Oak and Ubi? We provide you with everything About Shingle Oak and Ubi. Shingle Oak doesn't have thorns and Ubi doesn't have thorns. Also Shingle Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Shingle Oak has allergic reactions like Severe allergen and Ubi 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 Ubi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Ubi
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ubi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shingle Oak and Ubi Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Ubi are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
- Ubi leaf color: Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Ubi
Care of Shingle Oak and Ubi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ubi 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 Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.