Quick answer: Shingle oak (Quercus imbricaria) is native to 18 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium |
| Soil | Moist, rich, well-drained, acidic |
| Bloom | Mar-May |
| Height | 50-65 ft (to 100 ft) |
| Wildlife value | Attracts songbirds, ground birds, mammals |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 16 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Shingle oak
Where is Shingle oak native?
Shingle oak (Quercus imbricaria) is native to 18 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Shingle oak bloom?
Shingle oak blooms Mar-May. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Shingle oak need?
Light: Sun. Water: Medium. Soil: Moist, rich, well-drained, acidic. Mature height: 50-65 ft (to 100 ft).
Is Shingle oak good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Attracts songbirds, ground birds, mammals.
Where can I buy Shingle oak?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 16 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Quercus imbricaria by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Shingle oak.
- Allegheny serviceberry Amelanchier laevis
- Virginia pine Pinus virginiana
- Black willow Salix nigra
- Sweet crabapple Malus coronaria
- Cockspur hawthorn Crataegus crus-galli
- Swamp white oak Quercus bicolor
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