What is another word for Quercus Imbricaria?
Pronunciation: [kwˈɜːkəs ɪmbɹɪkˈe͡əɹi͡ə] (IPA) 
Quercus Imbricaria is commonly known as the shingle oak, due to its shingle-like bark. Synonyms for this tree species include laurel oak, which refers to the laurel-like leaves of the tree, and pin oak, which is derived from the tree's pin-like acorns. Another synonym for Quercus Imbricaria is northern shingle oak, which denotes the tree's native range in the northern United States. Other synonyms include scaly-barked oak, orange oak, and sandy oak, which refer to the tree's specific characteristics such as its bark, fall leaf color, and preferred soil type. Regardless of the name used, Quercus Imbricaria is a beautiful and important member of the oak family.
