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Species: Quercus shumardii

Quercus shumardii

Shumard Oak

Found on Course Walks

None Listed

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Recommended Urban Trees Collection

Cultivars

No cultivars listed

Ornamental Characteristics

Tree > 30 feet

40'-60' H & W in landscape, >100' in nature

Deciduous

Pyramidal, more spreading at maturity

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun

5b

Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

Native Range Map

Native Range Map Image

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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