Shingle Oak (Quercus imbricaria)
Category: Trees | Wildlife | Bird Habitat | Drought Tolerant | Dry Site | Sandy Site | Urban Site | GreatPlants for the Great Plains | Mesic Site | Pollination
The Shingle Oak (Quercus imbricaria) is a versatile native shade tree known for its lustrous dark green foliage and dense, rounded form. Unlike most oaks, its leaves are simple and unlobed, giving it a smooth, elegant look throughout the growing season.
This adaptable oak is valued for its marcescent leaves, which persist into winter and make it an excellent option for windbreaks, year-round screening, and wildlife shelter. Birds such as blue jays and flickers rely on its small acorns for food, and its dense branches offer winter protection for a wide range of species.
Drought-tolerant and able to thrive in poor or sandy soils, Shingle Oak performs well in both urban and rural landscapes, maturing into a nice specimen or shade tree for where there is ample room for development.
Photo courtesy of John Royster.
NATIVE RANGE
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Additional information
| Scientific Name | Quercus imbricaria |
|---|---|
| Height | 50-60' |
| Spread | 50-60' |
| Shape | Pyramidal in youth, maturing to broad-rounded |
| Foliage | Dark green |
| Fall Foliage | Yellow-brown to red |
| Native To | |
| Zone | 5 |
