66 Native Trees of Kentucky 



No. 2. /. Shingle Oak Qiiercus imbricaria. 

 j. irillou' Oak Quercus phcllos. 

 k. Laurel Oak Ouercns laurifolia. 



These three Oaks are found scattered in moist situations of 

 the Trade Water district of Western Kentucky. 



The Shingle Oak receives its name from the manufacture of 

 its wood into shingles. 



The others are not prominent in the lumber markets, but their 

 wood is used locally for wagon making and light construction 

 work. 



Owing to their rapid growth, wide spreading lower branches, 

 and slender, glossy unlobed leaves, they deserve extensive plant- 

 ing as ornamental shade trees. 



In Louisville, the Willow Oak in Central Park remains green 

 far into the winter. 



No. 2. /. Water Oak Ouercns nigra. 



The Water Oak is found along borders of streams in the 

 western part of the State. 



The leaves resemble leaves of Black Jack in outline, but 

 are smaller, of thinner texture and without the prominent bristly 

 points. 



Xo. 2. HI. Bear Oak Oitercits nana. 



The Bear Oak is a small, much branched shrub-like tree, 

 forming close thickets on dry, sterile regions of the State. 



The leaves are small, oval in outline, with 5 to 7 short tri- 

 angular lobes strongly bristle-tipped, like Holly. 



