Quercus shumardii

Shumard Oak

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A huge, bottomland tree considered the southern counterpart to the Northern Red Oak. This oak has deep green and deeply lobed leaves with pointed tips while the smooth bark is striped. In fall, it shows good red color and it one of the first of the season to change.

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Height
40-60 Feet

Spread
40-60 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Good Companions

Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea), Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis), American Smoketree (Cotinus obovatus), American Bittersweet (Celastrus scandens), Golden Currant (Ribes odoratum)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

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FACW-

Nature Attracting

•

Songbird

Season of Interest

•	Winter (Nov-Mar)
•	Mid (May-June)
•	Late (July-frost)
•	Early (Feb-Apr)

Soil Moisture

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Average

Special Features

•	Nuts
•	Interesting Bark

Sun Exposure

•	Medium Sun/Average Shade
•	Full Sun

USFS MO Ecological Map

•	Osage Plains
•	Central Dissected Till Plain
•	Ozark Highlands

Wildlife Benefit

•	Cover
•	Food/Small Animals
•	Food/Birds
•	Nesting