Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
United States, Central United States
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Deciduous Tree
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblong
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
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, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Seeds
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
QUERCUS imbricaria
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Shingle Oak
In Hindi
Tabebuia
Shingle Oak
In German
Tabebuia
Kies Eiche
In French
Tabebuia
Shingle Oak
In Spanish
Tabebuia
teja de madera de roble
In Greek
Tabebuia
βότσαλα Oak
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
Shingle Oak
In Polish
Tabebuia
gont Oak
In Latin
Tabebuia
Quercus imbricaria
Family
Bignoniaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Shingle Oak
Season and care of Tabebuia and Shingle Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Shingle Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Shingle Oak season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabebuia and Shingle Oak Physical Information
Tabebuia and Shingle Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Shingle Oak are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Tabebuia and Shingle Oak
Care of Tabebuia and Shingle Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.