Taxon

Quercus shumardii

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Common name: Shumard oak
Family: Fagaceae (beech family)
Distribution: e. North America
IUCN Red list: Least concern
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Deciduous tree
Comments: Large, deciduous tree with a pyramidal habit that broadens with age reaching a height and width of 40-60'. Lustrous, dark green leaves over summer months turn russet-red to red in fall. Considered a drought-tolerant species, but will withstand moist areas too. Makes a great shade tree for a spacious backyard.
Links: • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy) • The Plant List • USDA PLANTS Database - US Department of Agriculture

Locations

  • 1: OAK: BJ35 (BJ35) • Accession: D2015-0670.003 • Origin: United States of America • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
  • 2: PKW: AQ05 (AQ05) • Accession: D2015-0670.001 • Origin: United States of America • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
  • 3: STC: AF13 (AF13) • Accession: D2015-0670.002 • Origin: United States of America • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
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