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Quercus shumardii

Family Fagaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 12 - 24 m (40 - 80 ft)
Spread 9 - 21 m (30 - 70 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description This tree is rounded in form and has deep green foliage that is showy, glossy and coarse textured. The fruit produced by Quercus shumardii (shumard oak) is showy. The bark is showy and fissured in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning tree which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Shade, specimen and street planting.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Quercus shumardii . Quercus shumardii is tolerant of wet sites. In autumn, Quercus shumardii is alight with fall colour.