OURCF Climate Resiliency Champion Species

Q uercus shum a rdii SHUMARD OAK

BROADLEAF

DECIDUOUS

FULL SUN

NON - NATIVE

MODERATE DROUGHT TOLERANCE

H : 45 FT

W : 50 FT

T he S hum a rd R ed Oa k is a st a tely , f a st - growing tree , with a rounded crown . R enowned for its brilli a nt f a ll color , the le a ves turn rich reds , or a nges , a nd golds , m a king a dr a m a tic se a son a l st a tement . T he tree fe a tures deeply - lobed , needle - tipped le a ves , a nd produces egg - sh a ped a corns in thick , s a ucer - sh a ped cups , offering food for wildlife like deer a nd squirrels . H ighly a d a pt a ble , the S hum a rd Oa k thrives in a v a riety of soil types a nd c a n toler a te drought , pollution , a nd comp a cted soils , m a king it a n excellent choice for street trees or l a rge sh a de trees in urb a n settings .

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