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    • Photo of Quercus shumardii form by user:Salvor

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    Also Known As

    • Shumard Red Oak
    • Southern Red Oak

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 50'-90'
    • W: 40'-50'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    2 inch wide, 4-6 inch deep tube | $29.95

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    Quercus shumardii plant details

    Quercus shumardii is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Quercus shumardii

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: fagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 40 FT - 50 FT - wide, 50 FT - 90 FT - tall
    Uses: fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Quercus shumardii

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This open round-headed oak (to 120') is one of the largest of the southern red oaks. Lustrous, deeply-lobed leaves turn scarlet in fall. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Easier to transplant than most oaks, it also grows well in soils up to pH 8.0. In form and growth rate, typical of Scarlet Oak, but usually grows to only 50 ft. tall.

    By: Heritage Seedlings

    Fast growing, upright broad oval shape, fall color red, tolerant of damp soils. Hardy to Zone 5

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Gardening facts about Quercus shumardii plant

    How to Grow Quercus shumardii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Quercus dentata 'Pinnatifida'

    aka Japanese Emperor Oak, Pinnatafida Daimyo Oak, Pinnatafida Emperor Oak

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 12'-20'

    Width: 10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Quercus dentata 'Pinnatifida' foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Quercus dentata 'Carl Ferris Miller'

    aka Quercus dentata 'C. F. Miller', C.F. Miller Emperor Oak, Carl Ferris Miller Daimyo Oak, Carl Ferris Miller Emperor Oak

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 25'-35'

    Width: 25'-35'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Quercus dentata 'Carl Ferris Miller' foliage by Danger Garden
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    Quercus robur 'Concordia'

    aka Concordia English Oak, Concordia Golden English Oak, Concordia Golden Oak

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 15'-30'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Quercus robur 'Concordia' form by Karl Gercens III
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    Quercus costaricensis

    aka Quercus endresii, Quercus irazuensis

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 60'

    Width: 60'-100'

    • sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Quercus costaricensis foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Quercus gambelii

    aka Gambel Oak, Rocky Mountain White Oak

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 30'

    Width: 25'

    • sun
    • occasional
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Quercus gambelii foliage by Cory Maylett
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