Quercus shumardii, Shumard Oak 18-24"

- Item #: Q9
Botanic Name (s): Quercus shumardii
Common Name(s): Shumard oak, Shumard's oak
Mature height :40-60'
Mature spread:30-40'
Flower Color/ Bloom Time : yellow red / April May
Fruit: nut / September-October
Fall Color:reddish purple
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Part Sun
Soil moisture: Dry Average Moist
Soil Type: Clay Soil- High clay content, fine texture
Loamy Soil- mostly silt, sand, some clay
Organic soil- high level of decayed leaves, bark
Sandy soil, coarse texture
Native Habitat: Bottomlands, lowlands, moist woods, streambanks
Notes: acorns are food for wildlife, slow grower, excellent fall color Flood Tolerant
High Wildlife Value: SongbirdsSmall Mammals
FACW- Usually occur in wetlands, but may occur in non-wetlands
FAC- Occur in wetlands and non-wetlands
Native to Coastal Regions
Native To Mountain Regions
Native to Piedmont Regions
Threatened / Endangered: Maryland / Pennsylvania
Native Tree