West Texas Nursery
Shumard Oak - Bareroot
Shumard Oak - Bareroot
Regular price
$60.00 USD
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$60.00 USD
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A red oak considered to be relatively fast growing. This tree provides brilliant autumn color with leaves that turn scarlet red in the fall. Shumard oak is adapted to a variety of sites but prefers deep soils.
| Latin Name |
Quercus shumardii |
| Tree Size | Large (30-55 feet) |
| Hardiness | Texas Zones 6-9 |
| Leaf Type | Deciduous |
| Growth Rate | Rapid |
| Soil Needs | Any texture; avoid alkaline soils; prefers good drainage |
| Tolerances | Drought |
| Attributes | Texas native; reliable fall color; acorns eaten by wildlife |
| Features | Young trees have 'candelabra' shape; fall color is orange to deep red |
| Problems | Susceptibility to oak wilt is a serious disease problem in some parts of Texas |
| Comments | Prefers acidic to mildly-alkaline, well-drained soils |
