Quercus shumardii

Shumard Oak

Shumard oak has a pyramidal shape when young and a more open-rounded crown at maturity. The 7" long, lobed leaves often have nice russet red fall color. Acorns may not form until plants are 25 years old. 

Acorns are eaten by woodpeckers, wild turkey, other birds, as well as small and large mammals. Male catkins produce pollen. The trees provide nest sites for birds and pollen for pollinators.

Good choice for a large yard, street tree, or in parks and other public places.

  • Shade tree, pyramidal to broad habit
  • Brown-red fall color
  • Ideal for large yard

  • Category: Tree, Native
  • Hardiness Zone: 5-9
  • Height: 40-60 ft
  • Spread: 40-60 ft
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Landscape Characteristics
Foliage Color
Ornamental Fruit
Classification by Use
Native
Shade Tree
Street Tree
Specialty Use
Wildlife Garden
Animal Resistance
Deer Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Pollinators
Attracts Songbirds
Habit
Upright
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Part Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Fall
Spring
Growth Rate
Fast
Moderate
Soil Moisture
Dry Soil
Well-Drained
Wet Soil/Wetlands
Foliage Color
Green
Attributes
Drought Tolerant
Native
Naturalizing
Salt Tolerant
Specimen
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Quercus shumardii

Shumard oak tolerates urban conditions like drought, dry soil, and air pollution but also tolerates short-term flooding and wind.