Description
Easily grown in average, dry to medium moisture, acidic, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions including wet soils. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)
Quercus shumardii (Shumard Oak)
(Shumard Oak)
$179.99
Hardiness Zones:
5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9bQuick Overview:
Shumard oak, is a medium sized, deciduous tree of the red oak group. Pyramidal in youth but spreads to a broad open crown with age. Typically grows at a moderately fast rate to a height of 40-60′ (to 100′ in the wild). Shiny, dark green leaves (6-8″ long) with deep, spiny lobes (usually 7-9 lobes). Fall color appears late, but is often a respectable brownish red. Fruits are acorns which are usually not produced until the tree has reached the age of 25 years. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)
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Additional information
| Common Name | Shumard Oak |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Quercus shumardii |
| Container/Amount | 20 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Light Requirements | Sun |
| Height | 40 to 60 ft. |
| Width | 30 to 40' |
| Soil Condition | Average to Wet Soils |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Berry Color | acorn |
| Fall Color | deep red |
