Quercus shumardii, Shumard Oak 18-24"

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