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Shumard Oak

Quercus shumardii


Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9   View Map
  • Makes a dramatic fall statement, with leaves turning brilliant red to red-orange
  • Features deciduous leaves that are 4–8" long and deeply-lobed, with bristles on the tips of some lobes
  • Transplants relatively easily
  • Produces brown or greenish catkins in the spring
  • Yields egg-shaped acorns that are 1" in length and enclosed at the base in a thick, flat, saucer-shaped cup; produced every 2–4 years
  • Tolerates pollution and compacted soil
  • Grows in a rounded shape

Tree Details

Shape

Rounded

Growth Speed

Medium

Scientific Name

Quercus shumardii

Mature Height

40' - 60'

Mature Spread

40' - 60'

Shipping Height

3' - 4'

Highlights

A stately, strong and long-lived tree with beautiful fall color, the Shumard oak is a great selection for yards. This adaptable species has been successfully grown in urban areas where air pollution, poor drainage, compacted soil, and/or drought are common, making it a fine choice for street trees as well.

While this tree is favored by homeowners, deer and squirrels also love its small acorns.

Sun Preference

Full Sun

Soil Preference

Acidic, Alkaline, Drought, Loamy, Well Drained

Wildlife Value

The small acorns from this tree are a favorite of deer and squirrels and also enjoyed by several species of birds and mammals.

History/Lore

This tree was introduced in 1907.

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