Quercus shumardii
Shumard Oak
Shumard oak (Quercus shumardii) grows from a pyramidal young tree into a broad, more open shade tree. Deeply lobed green leaves often turn red in autumn, adding color to its substantial canopy.
Its structure combines upright growth and an open canopy. Growth is moderate. The leaves are shed for winter. Autumn foliage can bring red tones.
Choose a site in full sun or partial shade. Provide acidic, well-drained soil and maintain even moisture.
Size
• Height: 50-70 ft
• Width: 30-40 ft
Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 5a–9b
Best Uses
• Provide Shade
• Street Tree
• Pollinator garden
- Plant type
- Deciduous Tree
- Height
- 50-70 ft
- Width
- 30-40 ft
- Hardiness zones
- 5a–9b
- Sunlight
- Full sun to part shade
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Spring
- Flower color
- Green
- Leaf color
- Green
- Fall color
- Red
- Fruit color
- Brown
- Attracts
- Butterflies, Songbirds
- Soil
- Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Moist well-drained, Sandy
- Landscape use
- Pollinator garden, Provide Shade, Street Tree
- Shape
- Open Canopy, Pyramidal, Rounded, Upright
- Bark
- Furrowed
- Fruit
- Yes
- Fragrant
- No
- Deer resistant
- No
- Salt tolerant
- No
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
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