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Quercus shumardii

Shumard Oak (Spotted Oak)

A pyramidal tree when young, maturing to a broad, open crown with age. The shiny, dark green leaves are deeply lobed and take on a red to orange-red colour in the fall. Their acorns are not produced until the tree is at least 25 years old.

  • »  Medium-sized, pyramidal when young
  • »  Matures to a broad, rather open, rounded crown
  • »  Shiny, dark green leaves are deeply lobed
  • »  Fall colour is red to orange-red
  • »  Acorns are not normally produced until the tree is 25 years old

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  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:12-18 m
  • Spread:10-12 m
Exposure
• Full Sun
Attributes
• Fall Color
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
• Specimen
Additional Information about Quercus shumardii

Native to Ontario

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Quercus shumardii

A long-lived tree that does well in a wide range of soils and locations, making it a good choice for street tree plantings.