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Common Name: Shumard Oak
Species Name: Quercus shumardii
Family Name: Fagaceae

 
Plant Facts 
OriginNorth America
Sun PreferenceFull Sun
SusceptibilityMites, scale, borers and oak wilt
USDA Cold Hardiness Zone
NotesDrought tolerant and more pH tolerant than Q. palustris; one of the most commonly used oaks in Oklahoma and for good reason

ID Characteristics

  • Plant and Leaf Characteristics
    • Plant Height: 80-foot diameter, 100-foot height
    • Leaves: Alternate, simple, obovate to elliptic, 4-8inches long, 3-4 inches wide, usually 7 lobes
 
Habitat/Ecology 
Soil PreferenceWell-drained