Shumard Oak
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Also known as Shumard Oak, Shumard's Oak, Shumard Red Oak, Southern Red Oak, Swamp Red Oak, Spotted Oak
Quercus shumardii, commonly called Shumard oak, is a medium-sized, deciduous tree of the red oak group. Pyramidal in youth but spreads to a broad open crown with age. Typically, it grows moderately fast to a height of 40-60' (to 100' in the wild). Shiny, dark green leaves (6-8" long) with deep, spiny lobes (usually 7-9 lobes). Fall color appears late but is often a respectable brownish red. As the leaves emerge, insignificant flowers in separate male and female catkins appear in early spring. Fruits are acorns that are usually not produced until the tree has reached the age of 25 years.
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Height: 40’-60’
Spread 30'-40’
Bloom: April
Light: Full Sun
Water: Dry to Medium
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Origin: Southeastern United States
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
