Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
United States, Central United States
Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Deciduous Tree
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
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, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Severe allergen
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Food
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, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
तरबूज़
In German
Kies Eiche
Wassermelone
In French
Shingle Oak
Pastèque
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
sandía
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
melancia
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
PEPO
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Cucurbitales
Family
Fagaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Watermelon
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Watermelon is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Watermelon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Watermelon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Watermelon is Loam while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Watermelon is Neutral.
Shingle Oak and Watermelon Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Watermelon physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Watermelon are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
- Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Care of Shingle Oak and Watermelon
Care of Shingle Oak and Watermelon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Watermelon 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 Watermelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.