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Quercus shumardii

Shumard Red Oak

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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:

Replace damaged nozzles or heads with those identical to other heads on the same valve.

Mixing different types of heads on the same valve will create overly dry areas or overly wet areas.