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Quercus shumardii

Shumard Red Oak

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Information by:         Photographer: Sandra Chipley/Devine

 

Description

50' tall with a 40' spread. Upright spreading, open, and broadly oval shape. Dark green foliage with red color in the fall. An good substitute for Scarlet Oak. It thrives in moist, acid bottom land soils where poor drainage is hard for other trees.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

40-60'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, Lawn

Special Uses

Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.