Quercus imbricaria Shingle oak (Fagaceae) Deciduous tree

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Quercus imbricaria
Shingle oak
Deciduous tree
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The Quercus imbricaria plant species is found in Eastern and Central N. America - Pennsylvania to Alabama, west to Kansas. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Shingle oak.

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Latin Name:  Quercus imbricaria
Common Name:  Shingle oak
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  Michx.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  20   Mature Width:  15

Habitat:  Found in a variety of habitats from dry upland ridges to rich and moist river bank soils[229].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a good deep fertile loam which can be on the stiff side[1, 11]. Lime tolerant[188]. Young plants tolerate reasonable levels of side shade[200]. Tolerates moderate exposure, surviving well but being somewhat stunted[200]. Prefers warmer summers than are usually experienced in Britain, trees often grow poorly in this country and fail to properly ripen their wood resulting in frost damage overwinter[200]. The tree flowers on new growth produced in spring, the seed taking two summers to ripen[229]. Intolerant of root disturbance, trees should be planted in their permanent positions whilst young[11]. Closely related to Q. phellos[1]. Hybridizes freely with other members of the genus[200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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