The Shumard Oak is the fastest growing red oak, growing an average of roughly 2 feet every year. This magnificent tree will expand even more quickly in its early years, quickly shading your property and cooling your house. The resilient Shumard Oak, however, offers much more than just shade. It's wonderful for the environment since it cleans the air and gives animals food and shelter. It is American natural for this oak to exist. So you may feel good about planting an oak tree that is simple to cultivate.
| Plant Type |
Native, Trees |
| Hardiness Zone |
5-9 |
| Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Mid Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Height | 45' - 55' (ft), 55' - 75' (ft) |
| Spread | 25' - 35' (ft), 35' - 45' (ft) |
| Water Needs |
Low, Average |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Fruit & Berries, Showy |
| Tolerance |
Drought, Dry Soil, Heat, Salt |
| Attracts |
Butterflies, Wildlife |
| Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Specimen |
Shumard Oak | Quercus Shumardii
|| The Shumard Oak is the fastest growing red oak, growing an average of roughly 2 feet every year. This magnificent tree will expand even more quickly in its early years, quickly shading your property and cooling your house. The resilient Shumard Oak, however, offers much more than just shade. It's wonderful for the environment since it cleans the air and gives animals food and shelter. It is American natural for this oak to exist. So you may feel good about planting an oak tree that is simple to cultivate.
Native,
Full Sun,
Mid Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Fall,
Low Water Needs, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained,
Fruit & Berries, Showy,
Drought Tolerant, Dry Soil Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Salt Tolerant,
Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Wildlife, Beds and Borders, Specimen
