Oak, ShumardQuercus shumardii
The Shumard Oak is a stately tree with beautiful fall color and great urban adaptability. It is drought tolerant and fast growing. Prefers well-drained soil. Produces small acorns loved by deer and squirrels.
Zones 5 - 9
Hardiness Zones: Zones 5 - 9
The Shumard Oak can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map. (see map below)
The Shumard Oak can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map. (see map below)
Shade Tree
Type of tree:
The Shumard Oak falls into the following type(s): Shade Trees
The Shumard Oak falls into the following type(s): Shade Trees
40' - 60' High
Mature Height:
The Shumard Oak grows to be 40' - 60' feet in height.
The Shumard Oak grows to be 40' - 60' feet in height.
40' - 60' Spread
Mature Spread:
The Shumard Oak has a spread of about 40' - 60' at full maturity.
The Shumard Oak has a spread of about 40' - 60' at full maturity.
Medium Growth
Growth Rate:
This tree grows at a medium growth rate. [More about this.]
This tree grows at a medium growth rate. [More about this.]
Full Sun
Sun:
This oak does well in full sun.
This oak does well in full sun.
Various Soils
Soil:
The Shumard Oak grows in acidic, alkaline, drought tolerant, loamy, well drained soils.
The Shumard Oak grows in acidic, alkaline, drought tolerant, loamy, well drained soils.
Rounded Shape
Shape:
This oak has rounded shape.
This oak has rounded shape.
More Info
The Shumard Oak can be expected to grow in the zones shown on this map.
Description:
The Shumard Oak is a stately tree with beautiful fall color and great urban adaptability. It is drought tolerant and fast growing.
Prefers well-drained soil. Produces small acorns loved by deer and squirrels.