Shingle Oak (Quercus Imbricaria)

The shingle oak, scientific name quercus imbricaria, is a beautiful tree with a symmetrical crown, round to conical in shape.

It is often used as a shade or ornamental tree and is suitable for windbreaks, curtains, and fences.

The leaves are lance-shaped and glossy, without the deep lobes of other oaks.

The Latin name imbricaria means "overlap" and the common name refers to the use of this wood to make shingles.

Ref.:

• https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=quim