Leaves
Shumard Oak leaves are 6-8 inches long, with five to nine bristle-tipped lobes that extend more than half way to the midvein.  The leaves turn red or golden brown in fall

Flowers
The female flowers are tiny and usually not noticed, but male flowers of the Shumard Oak cluster in golden catkins about 6 inches long.

Fruit
Acorns are 3/4 to 1.5 inches long with a shallow, bowl-shaped cup that covers about 1/3 of the nut.

Trunk
Shumard Oak is a large southern tree with diameter often 4-5 ft. and thick, smooth, gray bark with white scaly ridge tops.

Propagation
Shumard Oak grows from acorns.  It is difficult to propagate from cuttings.

Landscape usage
Due to its large size, the Shumard Oak is only suited for large areas.

Interesting Facts
The largest Shumard Oak on record currenly lives in Overton Park Forest, Memphis, Tennessee. It's measurements are: 190 ft. height, 88 ft. spread, and 249 inches circumference.
The hard, reddish-brown wood of the Shumard Oak, is marketed as red oak. It is very valuable and used for veneer, flooring, and furniture.

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For more detailed information on this plant go to:
Volusia Extension