Shumard Oak

The Shumard Oak Tree, Quercus shumardii, likes wet soil and the lumber is very valuable for use as a veneer in furniture and for flooring.The leaves of the tree grow up to 8 in. long and have many pointed lobes, as they turn bright red in the Fall. The Shumard Oak tree begins to bear seed at 25 years with seed crops at 2-3 year intervals, and the tree is used for timber, wildlife habitat and food, and environmental forestry. The Shumard Oak Tree can grow up to 70 ft. tall with a trunk diameter of 5 ft, and can be found growing in Virginia down to central Florida and over to Texas and Kansas. The red and orange leaves of the Shumard Oak Tree are spectacular in the Fall months.

Recommended USDA zones for Shumard Oak Trees: [Quercus shumardii]
Zone 5	-10° to -5°
Zone 6	-5° to 5°
Zone 7	5° to 10°
Zone 8	10° to 20°
Zone 9	20° to 30°
Zone 10	30° to 40°

Recommended States to grow Shumard Oak Trees Alabama Arizona Arkansas Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin District of Columbia Wyoming

Delivery Time: Deciduous Flowering Trees & Shade Trees are shipped dormant usually December through April, weather dependent, shipping within ten business days from when the order was placed, while in the current shipping season. The actual delivery time will usually be within four to seven days following the date of shipping by Ty Ty Plant Nursery. Delivery time can not be guaranteed, if a package needs to arrive prior to a specific date please note in the comment section of the order or contact Ty Ty Nursery by telephone during normal business hours.

Shipping Method: UPS Ground and Motor Freight if the proper arrangements have been made by the customer prior to shipping. Shipping costs do apply on Motor Freight shipments, not covered by any sales promotions.

*1 Year Free Plantsurance Policy is void on any shipment outside of recommended zones, and/or when the shipping is authorized by the customer during below freezing temperatures.

If plants are listed by gallon size the plant will be removed from container and have the majority of the dirt removed to allow for the best shipping.