Quercus imbricaria
Shingle oak
Family:
Beech (Fagaceae)
Lifespan:
Perennial
Height:
15-18 m
Flower Color:
N/A
Flower Size:
N/A
Bloom Season:
April-May
Fruit:
Nut
Conditions:
Along streams, in moist uplands
Sunlight:
Full sun
Moisture:
Moist to wet
In pioneer days, the wood was used in making shingles. The wood is heavy, hard, coarse grained and checks badly in drying.
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