5 Gal. Shumard Deciduous Oak Tree
- Produces small- to medium-size acorns
- Offers tolerance towards drought
- Ideal for USDA hardy zones 5 to 9
Growing up to 80 ft. tall with a 50 ft. to 60 ft. spread, Shumard Oak forms a large, stately tree with a narrow, rather open, rounded canopy. A lovely dark green during most of the year, Shumard Oak puts on a vivid display of brilliant red to red-orange fall and winter foliage, providing a dramatic landscape statement. Fall and winter coloration varies from year to year in USDA hardiness zones 8 and 9. During the winter the bare tree provides interesting branching patterns. The 1.5 in. W acorns are surrounded by a shallow, enclosing cup and are popular with wildlife. It is hardy in Zones 6-9. The plant is shipped in a #1 pot with a minimum height of 24 in.
- Sun Tolerance: Full Sun
- Average Shipping Height (in.): 24 in
- Hardiness Zone: 5 (-20 to -10 F),6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F),9 (20 to 30 F)
- Best Time to Plant: Spring to Fall
- Recommended Space Between Plantings (in.): 720
- Common Name: Oak Tree
- Blossom Color: No Blossoms
- Evergreen or Deciduous: Deciduous
- Shipped As: Container
- Wildlife Deterred: No Wildlife Deterred
- : 90-Day
- Wildlife Attracted: No Wildlife Attracted
- Optimal Soil Condition: Acidic
- Botanical Name: Quercus shumardii
- Additional Characteristics: Low Maintenance
- Growth Habit: Upright
- Fragrance: None
- Mature Height (in.): 960 in.
- Mature Width (in.): 720 in.