Shumard Oak

Shumard Oak is a large, stately red oak of the southern and south-central United States, prized for its fast growth, brilliant scarlet fall color, and imposing size — often reaching 100 feet or more. It grows on moist, well-drained soils in bottomland forests and is one of the few oaks that tolerates periodically flooded sites. Its large acorns take two years to mature and provide a critical food source for deer, wild turkey, and squirrels. It is commonly planted as a landscape tree in the South for its spectacular fall display.