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Quercus shumardii
Shumard Red Oak
Information by: Photographer: Sandra Chipley/Devine
Description
50' tall with a 40' spread. Upright spreading, open, and broadly oval shape. Dark green foliage with red color in the fall. An good substitute for Scarlet Oak. It thrives in moist, acid bottom land soils where poor drainage is hard for other trees.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
40-60'
Flower Color
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Flower Season
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Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Brown, Grey
Fruit Color
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Fruit Season
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Water Saving Tip:
Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.
Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.