Trees
Quercus shumardii (Shumard Oak)
Quercus shumardii
Also known as Shumard Oak
Size
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About This Plant
Quercus shumardii (Shumard Oak), 'Shumard Oak' is valued in the landscape for character, form, and seasonal interest.
Shumard Oak , heat- and drought-tolerant southern red oak with brilliant scarlet-red fall color. More urban-tolerant than pin oak; tolerates a wider pH range.
Full sun suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained, adaptable soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. More adaptable to alkaline soils than pin oak. Generally trouble-free.
For a Pacific Northwest native tree of similar character, consider Acer macrophyllum (Bigleaf Maple) for canopy, Cornus nuttallii (Pacific Dogwood) for spring bloom, or Arbutus menziesii (Pacific Madrone) for evergreen sculpture and red bark.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Quercus shumardii
- Common name
- Shumard Oak
- Mature size
- 50-80 ft tall × 40-60 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Slow to moderate
- Bloom time
- Spring (inconspicuous catkins)
- Bloom color
- Yellow
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees, Native bees
- Wildlife: Bird forage, Bird habitat, Larval host, Small mammal forage, Pollinator support
- ⚠ Skin irritant: wear gloves when handling
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