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Shingle Oak
Quercus imbricaria

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Shingle Oak form
Shingle Oak form
 
Features
Yellow brown to russet fall color; form. 
 
Culture
Full sun; prefers moist, well drained soils, but can also tolerate dryness; tolerant of alkaline soil pH. 
 
Cultivars
 
 
Mature Height
50-60 Feet
 
Size
Large
 
 
Mature Form
Pyramidal to oval 
 
Native To:
United States (and Illinois) 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 8 
 
Soil Conditions
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Tolerance
Alkaline Soil
Dry Sites
Salt
Wind
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Uses
Shade
Specimen
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
Brown
Orange
Yellow
 
 
Pests and Problems

Bacterial Disease

Environmental Damage

Fungal Disease

Insect Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

Anthracnose, yellow-necked caterpillars; oak galls are common, but not serious.  Oak wilt is a potential (and serious) problem.
 
Additional Notes
Has a taproot , but can be transplanted more easily than other taprooted oaks.

 

 
Related Resources
Home, Yard & Garden Pest Guide
Illinois Commercial Landscape and Turfgrass Pest Management Handbook
U of IL - Distance Diagnosis through Digital Imaging
U of IL - Plant Clinic
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