Quercus imbricaria Shingle

Shingle Oak

Shingle oak (Quercus imbricaria) forms a broad, oval crown with glossy green leaves. Its large canopy provides shade, while autumn foliage changes through yellow and rusty red tones.

The canopy loses its leaves for winter. Autumn color includes red and yellow. Allow the natural framework to develop without crowding neighboring plants or paths.

Choose a sunny position with well-drained soil. Water during establishment and allow enough room for the developing crown.

Size guide
• Height: About 50 ft
• Width: About 40 ft
These are the grower’s landscape estimates; local conditions and age affect actual size.

Hardiness
• Published minimum: USDA Zone 5
Upper climate limit is not specified in this cultivar reference.
The grower provides whole-zone ratings; an A/B limit has not been verified.

Best Uses
• Landscape specimen
• Shade where space allows
• Open park or lawn planting

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Shade Tree

Height

50 ft

Width

40 ft

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Slow

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Red, Yellow

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Provide Shade, Specimen

Shape

Oval

Fruit

No

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No