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Shumard Oak

Quercus shumardii

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

Shumard Oak is a fast-growing, pyramidal tree, growing 50-90 ft. and becoming more open at maturity. This species is quite drought resistant and also withstands short-term flooding. Can be difficult to transplant and establish. Fall foliage is scarlet. Attracts butterflies, birds and other wildlife. Food source for caterpillars.

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Details

Plant Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Conditions

Sun

Wet

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

Facultative Occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Project Uses

Riparian Restoration

Urban / Tree Box

Wetland Restoration

Tendency to Spread

Medium

Height (ft)

40-60

Tree Size Class

B: 25'-50' at maturity

Flower Color

Yellow

Fall Showy?

Yes

Flowering Time

April

Root Depth (ft)

3.3

Salinity Tolerance

Moderate Tolerance

Growth Rate

Moderate