About

Shingle Oak

The shingle oak, known as Quercus imbricaria, is a deciduous oak tree native to eastern North America. It gets its name from the overlapping or shingle-like arrangement of its leaves.
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The Appearance

A medium to large deciduous tree with a broad, rounded crown and glossy, dark green, oblong leaves. It produces small acorns and yellowish-green flowers.


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The Produce

Quercus imbricaria produces acorns as its fruit. The acorns are small and typically measure about 1 to 1.5 centimetres in length.


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The Flowers

Produces small, yellowish-green flowers in spring, followed by acorns in autumn.


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The Leaves

They have a lustrous dark green colour and are oblong to elliptical in shape with serrated edges.


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The Bark

The bark is gray and smooth when young, becoming more fissured with age.


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The Habitat

Prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Commonly found in forests, parks, and along streets.


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The Ecology

Provides habitat and food for various wildlife, including birds and mammals. The acorns are eaten by birds and mammals.


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The Culture

Valued for its timber, which is used in construction and furniture making. Often planted for shade.


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Fun Facts

The Shingle Oak is named for its historical use in shingle-making due to its strong and durable wood.

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