Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
United States, Central United States
America
Types
Deciduous Tree
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Spreading
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, 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
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
Severe allergen
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Zucchini, courgette
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
तोरी
In German
Kies Eiche
Zucchini
In French
Shingle Oak
Courgette
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
calabacín
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
abobrinha
In Polish
gont Oak
Kabaczek
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Fagoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Zucchini
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zucchini season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shingle Oak and Zucchini Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Zucchini are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Zucchini
Care of Shingle Oak and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.