Shumard Oak Tree - 1 Gallon Potted

A stately, strong, and long-lived tree with beautiful fall color, the Shumard oak is a great selection for yards. This adaptable species has been successfully grown in urban areas where air pollution, poor drainage, compacted soil, and/or drought are common, making it a fine choice for street trees as well. Deer and squirrel also love its small acorns.

The Shumard oak features deciduous leaves that are 4”-8” long and deeply-lobed, with bristles on the tips of some lobes. It produces brown or greenish catkins in the spring. It also yields egg-shaped acorns that are 1” in length and enclosed at the base in a thick, flat, saucer-shaped cup. The acorns are produced every 2-4 years.

Attributes

• You are purchasing one Shumard Oak Tree planted in a 1 Gallon Pot
• Tolerates pollution and compacted soil
• Transplants relatively easily
• Grows in a rounded shape
• Note: Images are of mature plants
• Botanical Name: Quercus shumardii
• Mature Size (H x W): 40’-60’ x 40’-60’
• Soil: Grows in acidic, alkaline, loamy, and well-drained soils. While it prefers normal moisture, the tree has some drought tolerance
• Hardiness Zone: 5-9
• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Characteristics: Deciduous tree
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Suggested Uses: Specimen, shade, parkway/street