Shumard Oak

Quercus shumardii

Plant Type- Deciduous Tree

Flower Color- None

Foliage Color- Green in the summer and orange/red in the fall.

Growth Habit- Pyramidal

Growth Rate- Medium

Zone- 5-9

Height- 40′-60′ feet tall

Spread- 30′-40′ feet wide

Light- Full sun

Details- This oak tree has excellent fall color with its orange/red leaves. Shumard Oak is an excellent shade tree that works well in most soils.

Pruning- Any pruning should be avoided until winter due to the potential of Oak Wilt. Oak Wilt is a fungus that can spread from one oak tree to another.

Other oak tree options.

English Oak
Northern Red Oak
Pin Oak
Sawtooth Oak
Scarlet Oak
Southern Red Oak
Swamp White Oak
Willow Oak