Shingle Oak
Quercus imbricaria
Fagaceae
Other names
Laurel Oak
Growth habit
Tree
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Native distribution
PA to GA West to NE and AR
Location
Jackson Grove, Schnee Oak Collection
Source of plant
Forrest Keeling Nursery, Doug Goldman, Ryan Russell, Princeton Nurseries, Heritage Seedlings Inc.
Description
Pyramidal to upright-oval in youth, assuming a broad-rounded outline in old age, often with droopinglower lateral branches; plants reach 50' to 60' in height (can attain 80' to 100') with an equal or greater spread.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5