Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Spreading mass
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Severe allergen
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
QUERCUS alba
Common Name
Shingle Oak
White Oak
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
सफेद ओक
In German
Kies Eiche
weiße Eiche
In French
Shingle Oak
chêne blanc
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
roble blanco
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
White Oak
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Carvalho branco
In Polish
gont Oak
biały dąb
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Quercus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Fagoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and White Oak
Season and care of Shingle Oak and White Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and White Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for White Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Shingle Oak and White Oak Physical Information
Shingle Oak and White Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and White Oak are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Care of Shingle Oak and White Oak
Care of Shingle Oak and White Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.