Quercus shumardii, the Shumard oak, spotted oak, Schneck oak, Shumard red oak, or swamp red oak, is one of the largest of the oak species in the red oak group (Quercus section Lobatae). It is closely related to Quercus buckleyi (Texas red oak), Quercus texana (Nuttall's red oak), and Quercus gravesii (Chisos red oak).

Shumard oak (Quercus shumardii) is one of the largest southern red oaks. Other common names are spotted oak, Schneck oak, Shumard red oak, southern red oak, and swamp red oak. It is a lowland tree and grows scattered with other hardwoods on moist, well-drained soils associated with large and small streams.

Shumard Oak is a native large deciduous tree in the red oak group in the beech family. It is an attractive tree with a pyramidal shape when young and a more open rounded crown at maturity. The trees can reach 70 feet in height and 40 feet wide.

The Shumard Oak (Quercus shumardii) is a beloved North American native tree celebrated for its beauty, resilience, and ecological value. Known for its rapid growth and vibrant fall foliage, the Shumard Oak is a perfect choice for landscapers, homeowners, and conservationists alike.

2025年2月3日 · Quercus shumardii, commonly referred to as the Shumard Oak, is a species within the Quercus genus of the Fagaceae family. It is part of the red oak group, characterized by leaves with pointed, bristle-tipped lobes and acorns that mature over two years.

2019年8月5日 · The Shumard Oak tree is a large, fast growing red oak. This native shade tree is adored for its outstanding fall color and extreme adaptability. This sturdy tree stands up to all that nature can throw at it from floods and strong winds to snow.

Shumard’s oak is native to the southern tip of Illinois. Found in both dry, upland sites and bottomlands. Bark is gray and broken into broad plates and fissures at maturity. Simple, alternate leaves with deep sinuses and bristle-tipped lobes are 6 to 8 inches long. Medium green in summer, they change to red in fall.

2024年5月14日 · One of the largest red oaks, this native tree is a great choice for Nashville yards not only for its appealing characteristics, but also for its ability to tolerate the urban area and its variabilities. In this article, we’ll expand on the Shumard oak tree’s most favorable attributes.

Growing 80 feet tall with a 40- to 50-foot spread, Shumard oak forms a large, stately tree with a narrow, rather open, rounded canopy, somewhat reminiscent of red oak. The crown spreads with age becoming round at maturity.

The Shumard Oak tree is one of stately beauty with varying breathtaking colors every year. The Shumard Red Oak tree thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5-9, preferring well-drained soil. Because these plants spawn the Shumard Oak acorn, many critters are attracted to these trees.