. Common trees of Ohio : a handy pocket manual of the common and introduced trees of Ohio. Trees -- Ohio. OF Ohio 65. SHINGLE OAK Quercus imbricaria, Michaux THE Shingle Oak, also called Laurel Oak, is among the unique oaks of eastern North America. At first glance it appears to be an over-size laurel, but a close examination reveals acorns, placing it definitely among the oaks. The leaves are simple, alternate, 4 to 6 inches long, 1 to 2 inches wide, wedge- shaped at base, sharp-pointed at apex, smooth along mar- gin. Mature leaves are dark green and shiny above and pale below. The flowers ar
. Common trees of Ohio : a handy pocket manual of the common and introduced trees of Ohio. Trees -- Ohio. OF Ohio 65. SHINGLE OAK Quercus imbricaria, Michaux THE Shingle Oak, also called Laurel Oak, is among the unique oaks of eastern North America. At first glance it appears to be an over-size laurel, but a close examination reveals acorns, placing it definitely among the oaks. The leaves are simple, alternate, 4 to 6 inches long, 1 to 2 inches wide, wedge- shaped at base, sharp-pointed at apex, smooth along mar- gin. Mature leaves are dark green and shiny above and pale below. The flowers are similar to those of other oaks. The fruit is a small acorn maturing in two seasons. The nut is egg-shaped, about J^ of an inch long, dark brown. The cup is saucer- shaped, reddish-brown, en- closing almost ^ of nut. The bark is light to grayish-brown, becomes rough with shallow furrows. On young trunks it is smooth and shiny. The twigs are smooth, shiny and dark brown. The buds are about % of an inch long, chestnut-brown. The wood is rather heavy, hard and strong. It is used for fuel, shingles, and locally for lumber. The Shingle Oak is found from Pennsylvania to Michi- gan, south to Georgia and Arkansas. The most eastern station is near Dorney's Park, in Lehigh county, Pennsyl- vania. In Ohio it is generally distributed throughout the State, becoming less frequent in the western part. - Rich, moist bottomlands are its favorite home, where it may reach a height of 80 feet and a diameter of 3 feet. The attractive form and beautiful foliage of this tree recom- mend it for ornamental planting. It has a rather poor form and is short-lived. It hybridizes freely with other oaks. SHINGLE OAK One-fourth natural Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Illick, Joseph S. (Joseph Simon), 1884-1967; Secr
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