CATTON ARBORETUM
Quercus imbricaria
Common name: Shingle Oak
Year planted: 2021
Country of origin: North America
Year introduced: Introduced to the UK in the 1780s by John Fraser Scottish botanist
Description: Its name derives from the fact that it was used for roof tiles "shingles" in its native land. It is a spreading deciduous tree with oblong to lance-shaped, dark glossy green leaves. It prefers moist but well drained soil and a range of ph. It is listed (HTA Guide)as a tree potentially harmful if eaten by pets (dogs). It has a hardiness rating of 6 (-20 - -15)
what3words: cascade.breached.pasta
Tree number: 5
Year planted: 2021
Country of origin: North America
Year introduced: Introduced to the UK in the 1780s by John Fraser Scottish botanist
Description: Its name derives from the fact that it was used for roof tiles "shingles" in its native land. It is a spreading deciduous tree with oblong to lance-shaped, dark glossy green leaves. It prefers moist but well drained soil and a range of ph. It is listed (HTA Guide)as a tree potentially harmful if eaten by pets (dogs). It has a hardiness rating of 6 (-20 - -15)
what3words: cascade.breached.pasta
Tree number: 5
