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Shumard's Oak
Quercus shumardii
$5.25per seedling
In stock this season
Sold in groups of 10 — online orders are limited to 1,000 seedlings total.
Quick facts
- Mature size
- — 40–60 ft tall · 40–60 ft wide
- Growth speed
- — Fast — more than 2 ft of new growth a year
- Sunlight
- — Full sun (6+ hrs direct sun)
- Soil
- — Dry / well-drained · Average / moist
- Good for
- — Reforestation & timber · Wildlife food & habitat · Yard, shade & beauty
- Wildlife
- — Acorns carry waterfowl, deer, turkey, and squirrels deep into winter.
About this species
Shumard’s oak is a stately, fast-growing native tree known for its broad, open crown and distinctive, deeply lobed leaves that turn brilliant shades of red in the fall. It thrives in well-drained, fertile soils and is commonly found in bottomlands, upland forests, and urban landscapes across parts of Ohio. The tree produces large acorns that serve as a valuable food source for wildlife, including deer, squirrels, and birds. With its strong wood, tolerance for a range of site conditions, and striking autumn color, Shumard’s oak is an excellent choice for parks, large yards, and restoration projects where both durability and visual appeal are desired.
Planting notes
Full sun; tolerates a range of soils. Acorns feed deer, turkey, and songbirds.