ornamental tree
Shumard oak
A faster southern oak with vivid fall color and good urban tolerance.
Growing Profile
- Hardiness
- Zones 5a-9a
- Sun
- full
- Soil
- loam, clay
- Water
- medium
- Goals
- Low-maintenance natives, Pollinators & wildlife, Curb appeal & color
Harvest & Use
green leaves in summer; brilliant red fall color
Useful search phrase: Shumard oak tree.