Quercus imbricaria #022.2009A
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Plant Accession Number:
022.2009A
Accepted Name:
Quercus imbricaria Michx.
Common Name:
Shingle oak
Accession Date:
Jun 6, 2009
Garden Area:
Walnut Orchard East
Recorded Heights:
| Height | Date |
|---|---|
| 0.9 Metres | May 25, 2011 |
| 0.9 Metres | Feb 3, 2012 |
Group:
section Lobatae (the red oaks)
Taxon Description:
A fast-growing deciduous tree of medium size reaching about 25 m tall and found in a variety of habitats from hill slopes and ridges to moist valley bottoms. The elliptic leaves to 20 cm long are untoothed and have a single bristle-point at the rounded tip. They are glossy dark green above and green beneath with a dense covering of fine hairs and turn red-brown in autumn. Acorns ovoid to nearly rounded to 1.8 cm long, ripening in the second year and borne singly or in pairs on a short stalk. The common name and specific epithet derive from the use of the wood by early pioneers to make roof shingles. Introduced in 1786 by John Fraser of the American Nursery, Sloane Square, London, it has reached 27 m at Syon Park, Middlesex.There are four trees planted out here, the largest being 8 m tall. They grow vigorously and sometimes give good autumn colour. Two semi-mature trees were planted on the top side of the Millenium Bridge in 2004. They transplanted successfully but have not grown much.
Categories:
- Rated as Least Concern (LC) in the IUCN Red List of Oaks
- Quercus Species
Natural Range:
- E & SE USA