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Shingle Oak

Quercus Imbricaria

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Overview

Quercus imbricaria or Shingle Oak is a sturdy deciduous tree, reaching 40-60 feet in height with a spread of 40-60 feet at maturity. Its oblong, shiny leaves resemble laurel, providing a unique texture. This oak tolerates various soil types, withstands urban conditions, and offers red-brown fall foliage. Perfect for shading and ornamental use, it supports wildlife with acorns as a food source. Zones 5-7.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 7–9Type TreeClimate Temperate
Shingle Oak (Quercus Imbricaria) — Designers appreciate this species for its relatively fast growth and its symmetrical
Shingle Oak (Quercus Imbricaria) — scientifically known as Quercus imbricaria; its bark is an attractiveShingle Oak (Quercus Imbricaria) — Quercus imbricaria or Shingle Oak is a sturdy deciduous tree; this oak tolerates various soil types, withstands urbanShingle Oak (Quercus Imbricaria) — Perfect for shading and ornamental use, it supports wildlife with acorns as a food sourceShingle Oak (Quercus Imbricaria) — dark gray with ridges and furrowsShingle Oak (Quercus Imbricaria) — tree for fullShingle Oak (Quercus Imbricaria) — green and yellow flowers in the garden+41

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones
7–9

Shape & size

Mature height
40–60 Ft.
Mature width
40–60 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Fagaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Shingle Oak (Quercus Imbricaria) — Designers appreciate this species for its relatively fast growth and its symmetrical
Shingle Oak (Quercus Imbricaria) — scientifically known as Quercus imbricaria; its bark is an attractive
Shingle Oak (Quercus Imbricaria) — Quercus imbricaria or Shingle Oak is a sturdy deciduous tree; this oak tolerates various soil types, withstands urban
Shingle Oak (Quercus Imbricaria) — Perfect for shading and ornamental use, it supports wildlife with acorns as a food source
Shingle Oak (Quercus Imbricaria) — dark gray with ridges and furrows
Shingle Oak (Quercus Imbricaria) — tree for full
Shingle Oak (Quercus Imbricaria) — green and yellow flowers in the garden
Shingle Oak (Quercus Imbricaria) — tree with green and yellow blooms
Shingle Oak (Quercus Imbricaria) — Native to the central and eastern United States
Shingle Oak (Quercus Imbricaria) — reaching 40-60 feet in height with a spread of 40-60 feet at maturity; glossy green leaves without the typical deep lobes of
Shingle Oak (Quercus Imbricaria) — Its distinctive feature is the lance-shaped
Shingle Oak (Quercus Imbricaria) — This oak tolerates various soil types, withstands urban conditions, and offers red-brown fall foliage; its oblong, shiny
Shingle Oak (Quercus Imbricaria) — the Shingle Oak does produce acorns that will drop in the fall
Shingle Oak (Quercus Imbricaria) — reaching 40-60 feet in height with a spread of 40-60 feet at maturity
Shingle Oak (Quercus Imbricaria) — pyramidal to oval growth habit in youth
Shingle Oak (Quercus Imbricaria) — with a canopy spread of about 40 to 50 feet
Shingle Oak (Quercus Imbricaria) — scientifically known as Quercus imbricaria
Shingle Oak (Quercus Imbricaria) — This oak tolerates various soil types, withstands urban conditions, and offers red-brown fall foliage
Shingle Oak (Quercus Imbricaria) — Perfect for shading and ornamental use, it supports wildlife with acorns as a food source; its distinctive feature is the
Shingle Oak (Quercus Imbricaria) — this oak typically matures to a height of 50 to 60 feet
Shingle Oak (Quercus Imbricaria) — Its oblong, shiny leaves resemble laurel, providing a unique texture; dark gray with ridges and furrows
Shingle Oak (Quercus Imbricaria) — This noble tree promises years of stately beauty and sturdy presence in the designed landscape
Shingle Oak (Quercus Imbricaria) — though it has a preference for moist
Shingle Oak (Quercus Imbricaria) — Quercus imbricaria or Shingle Oak is a sturdy deciduous tree
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