Quercus shumardii
Shumard Red Oak
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.