Shingle Oak is a medium to large oak of the eastern United States with simple, unlobed leaves resembling those of the laurel family rather than a typical oak. Early settlers split its straight-grained wood into shingles for roofing, giving it its common name. It grows in a variety of habitats from moist bottomlands to dry upland ridges and is one of the more adaptable oaks of the east. It is notable for holding its brown leaves through much of the winter, providing winter cover for wildlife.
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The best time to see a Shingle Oak is May–September, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 3,525 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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