8,430 observationsLeast Concern
shingle oak
Quercus imbricaria
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fagales ›Family: Fagaceae ›Genus: Quercus
About
Quercus imbricaria, the shingle oak, is a deciduous tree in the red oak group of oaks. It is native primarily to the Midwestern and Upper South regions of North America, from southern New York west to northern Illinois and eastern Kansas, and south to central Alabama and Arkansas. It is most commonly found growing in uplands with good drainage, less often along lowland streams, at 100–700 m altitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of shingle oak is Quercus imbricaria.
- shingle oak belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- shingle oak belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- shingle oak belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- shingle oak belongs to the order Fagales.
- shingle oak belongs to the family Fagaceae.
- shingle oak belongs to the genus Quercus.