Shumard Oak

Quercus shumardii

Shumard Oak (Quercus shumardii) is a medium-growing flowering tree, hardy in USDA zones 5-9, that matures to about 40-60 ft × 30-40 ft. It does best in full sun with low water needs in well-drained, moist and occasionally-dry soil. Expect green blooms in spring. It attracts butterflies, moths and pollinators, stands up well to drought, dry soil and pollution.

USDA zones

5-9

Sun

Full sun

Water

Low

Mature size

40-60 ft × 30-40 ft

Growth rate

Medium

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Well-drained, Moist, Occasionally-dry, Occasionally-wet

Bloom color

Green

Bloom season

Spring

Attracts

Butterflies, Moths, Pollinators, Small mammals, Songbirds

Tough against

Drought, Dry soil, Pollution, Wind, Wet soil

Native to

Southeastern United States