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
Classification by Use
• Native
• Shade Tree
• Street Tree
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Habit
• Upright
Light Requirement
• 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.