Species
LC
Quercus imbricaria
Known Hybrids (7)
Q. × palmeriana
(with Q. falcata)
Q. × egglestonii
(with Q. shumardii)
Q. × exacta
(with Q. palustris)
Q. × leana
(with Q. velutina)
Q. × runcinata
(with Q. rubra)
Q. × tridentata
(with Q. marilandica)
Q. × subimbricaria
(with Q. phellos)
Synonyms (3)
aprica
latifolia
obtusa Pursh
Data from Oaks of the World
Geographic Range
SE and Central USA; 100-700 m; introduced in Europe in 1786 by Fraser;
Growth Habit
to 26 m tall; crown pyramid-shaped at first, becoming rounded;
Leaves
7.5-15 x 2-5 cm; entire, not toothed; semi-evergreen; oblong; apex pointed ending in small tooth; base attenuate; margin slightly wavy; dark green above; paler and pubescent beneath; petiole 1-1.5 cm, mostly red above;
Flowers
April-May;
Fruits
acorn 1-2 cm, round; brown striped with black; cup with soft, overlapping, hairy scales; nut enclosed 1/3 to 1/2 by cup; maturing in 2 years;
Common Names
shingle
oak
laurel oak
Additional Information
– A.Camus : n° 413; – Sub-genus Quercus, section Lobatae, subsection Phellos; – Numerous hybrids, among them : Q.x anceps , Q.x egglestonii , Q.x exacta , Q.x leana , Q.x runcinata , Q. x tridentata ;
Flora of North America
USDA Plants Database
Wikipedia