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THE Shumard
Oak
About the Shumard Oak :
The Shumard Oak tree, Quercus shumardii, is one
of the largest southern red oak trees. It grows
moderately fast and produces acorns every 2 to 4
years that are a bonus since they can be used by
wildlife for food. A handsome shade tree, suggested
as a substitute for Scarlet Oak, though not so hardy
northward. It was named for Benjamin Franklin
Shumard (1820-69), state geologist of Texas. This
deciduous tree, sometimes called the Texas Oak, has
small, usually 5-lobed leaves, small acorns, and
hairy red buds (instead of hairless brown).
Shumard Oak trees have shiny, dark green leaves,
and the bark is gray and smooth. Shumard Oak trees
tolerate poor soil and drought conditions,
especially after they are established. The
outstanding deep crimson-red fall color produced by
the Shumard Oak is an excellent reason to plant this
species. In urban areas, this tree has been embraced
as a hardy city species. It is also a valuable
lumber oak. |
