Quercus imbricaria

Common Name

Shingle Oak

Scientific Name

Quercus imbricaria

Hardiness Zone

5a [-15 to -20]

Tolerances

Drought

Moderate

Moderate

Poor Drainage

Moderate

Moderate

Alkaline Soil

Moderate

Moderate

Salt

Tolerant

Tolerant

Shade

Tolerant

Tolerant

Air Pollution

Moderate

Moderate

Soil Volume

30

Planting Area

  • Medium
  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Fruit

    Fruit

  • Fall Foliage

    Fall Foliage

  • Winter Interest

    Winter Interest

  • Wildlife

    Wildlife

Form

pyramidal

Pyramidal

Mature Height

60 feet

Crown Spread

60 feet

Limitations

  • Litter/sanitation nuisance
  • Problems with excessive sucker growth

Additional Information

Adaptable. Reserve for large areas. Transplants easier than most oaks.