Quercus shumardii (Shumard Oak)

Shumard Oak (Quercus shumardii) Similar to Scarlet Oak. Tolerates moist, acidic, poorly drained soils. Moderate growth rate, eventually attains a height of 50-90 feet with a 40-50 foot spread. Bark is gray, ridged, and furrowed. Leaves are a bright green with deeply cut lobes. In fall, the foliage turns delightfully red. Cold hardy to USDA Zone 5 although some say 4. Image taken at Dallas Arboretum 5-12-2012

Shumard Oak (Quercus shumardii) Similar to Scarlet Oak. Tolerates moist, acidic, poorly drained soils. Moderate growth rate, eventually attains a height of 50-90 feet with a 40-50 foot spread. Bark is gray, ridged, and furrowed. Leaves are a bright green with deeply cut lobes. In fall, the foliage turns delightfully red. Cold hardy to USDA Zone 5 although some say 4. Photo taken at the J.F. Schmidt Arboretum in Boring, Oregon J.F. Schmidt

Shumard Oak (Quercus shumardii) Similar to Scarlet Oak. Tolerates moist, acidic, poorly drained soils. Moderate growth rate, eventually attains a height of 50-90 feet with a 40-50 foot spread. Bark is gray, ridged, and furrowed. Leaves are a bright green with deeply cut lobes. In fall, the foliage turns delightfully red. Cold hardy to USDA Zone 5 although some say 4. Photo taken at the J.F. Schmidt Arboretum in Boring, Oregon J.F. Schmidt

Shumard Oak (Quercus shumardii) - Multi-Trunk Similar to Scarlet Oak. Tolerates moist, acidic, poorly drained soils. Moderate growth rate, eventually attains a height of 50-90 feet with a 40-50 foot spread. Bark is gray, ridged, and furrowed. Leaves are a bright green with deeply cut lobes. In fall, the foliage turns delightfully red. Cold hardy to USDA Zone 5 although some say 4. Taken at the Dallas Arboretum.

Shumard Oak (Quercus shumardii) Similar to Scarlet Oak. Tolerates moist, acidic, poorly drained soils. Moderate growth rate, eventually attains a height of 50-90 feet with a 40-50 foot spread. Bark is gray, ridged, and furrowed. Leaves are a bright green with deeply cut lobes. In fall, the foliage turns delightfully red. Cold hardy to USDA Zone 5 although some say 4. Image taken at Dallas Arboretum 5-12-2012

Shumard Oak (Quercus shumardii) Similar to Scarlet Oak. Tolerates moist, acidic, poorly drained soils. Moderate growth rate, eventually attains a height of 50-90 feet with a 40-50 foot spread. Bark is gray, ridged, and furrowed. Leaves are a bright green with deeply cut lobes. In fall, the foliage turns delightfully red. Cold hardy to USDA Zone 5 although some say 4. Image taken at Dallas Arboretum 5-12-2012

Shumard Oak (Quercus shumardii) Similar to Scarlet Oak. Tolerates moist, acidic, poorly drained soils. Moderate growth rate, eventually attains a height of 50-90 feet with a 40-50 foot spread. Bark is gray, ridged, and furrowed. Leaves are a bright green with deeply cut lobes. In fall, the foliage turns delightfully red. Cold hardy to USDA Zone 5 although some say 4. Photo taken at the J.F. Schmidt Arboretum in Boring, Oregon J.F. Schmidt

Shumard Oak (Quercus shumardii) Similar to Scarlet Oak. Tolerates moist, acidic, poorly drained soils. Moderate growth rate, eventually attains a height of 50-90 feet with a 40-50 foot spread. Bark is gray, ridged, and furrowed. Leaves are a bright green with deeply cut lobes. In fall, the foliage turns delightfully red. Cold hardy to USDA Zone 5 although some say 4. Image taken at Dallas Arboretum 5-12-2012

Shumard Oak (Quercus shumardii) Similar to Scarlet Oak. Tolerates moist, acidic, poorly drained soils. Moderate growth rate, eventually attains a height of 50-90 feet with a 40-50 foot spread. Bark is gray, ridged, and furrowed. Leaves are a bright green with deeply cut lobes. In fall, the foliage turns delightfully red. Cold hardy to USDA Zone 5 although some say 4. Image taken at Dallas Arboretum 5-12-2012

Shumard Oak (Quercus shumardii) Similar to Scarlet Oak. Tolerates moist, acidic, poorly drained soils. Moderate growth rate, eventually attains a height of 50-90 feet with a 40-50 foot spread. Bark is gray, ridged, and furrowed. Leaves are a bright green with deeply cut lobes. In fall, the foliage turns delightfully red. Cold hardy to USDA Zone 5 although some say 4. Image taken at Fort Worth Botanical Garden 5-13-2012

Shumard Oak (Quercus shumardii) Similar to Scarlet Oak. Tolerates moist, acidic, poorly drained soils. Moderate growth rate, eventually attains a height of 50-90 feet with a 40-50 foot spread. Bark is gray, ridged, and furrowed. Leaves are a bright green with deeply cut lobes. In fall, the foliage turns delightfully red. Cold hardy to USDA Zone 5 although some say 4. Image taken at Fort Worth Botanical Garden 5-13-2012

Shumard Oak taken at Arlington National Cemetery