SHINGLE OAK Quercus imbricaria
BROADLEAF
DECIDUOUS
FULL SUN
NON-NATIVE
HIGH DROUGHT TOLERANCE
H: 40FT W: 25FT
Shingle oak, or laurel oak, is native to the Midwest and Eastern United States. It is easily recognized by its glossy, smooth-edged leaves, which give it a distinct, willow- or laurel-like appearance. In fall, the foliage turns yellow-brown to russet, with many leaves persisting through winter, a phenomenon known as marcescence. Rounded acorns mature in two years, providing food for a variety of wildlife. Its strong, durable wood was historically used for roof shingles, hence the Latin name imbricaria , meaning overlapping. Shingle oak is drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and makes an excellent shade or street tree.
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