SCIENTIFIC NAME: Quercus shumardii

COMMON NAME: Shumard's Oak, Swamp Red Oak

GARDEN SIZE: 40–60 ft. tall x 40–60 ft. wide

GROWTH RATE: up to 2 ft. per year under ideal conditions

USDA ZONE: 5–9

EXPOSURE: Full sun to Partial sun/shade

WATER & SOIL: Prefers moist, well-drained soils but tolerates alkaline soil, dry sites, occasional drought, road salt, and wet sites

HABIT (FORM): Large deciduous tree with a pyramidal to rounded shape

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; leaves turn shades of red and brown in mid to late fall

FLOWERS: Inconspicuous

BLOOM TIME: Spring

PLANT ORIGIN: Eastern North America

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Provides acorns for wildlife such as birds, squirrels, and deer; valuable for habitat and cover. Oaks are one of the most important, if not the most important, host plants for local insects.

FERTILIZING: Fertilizer not recommended. If desired, you may top dress with no more than 1 inch of organic compost per season.

PRUNING: Prune in late winter to maintain structure and remove dead or damaged branches

USES: Suitable for city parkways, residential landscapes, parks, and wide medians; effective as a street tree