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Shumard Oak
The Shumard Oak tree, Quercus shumardii, is one of the largest southern red oak trees. This deciduous tree, sometimes called the Texas Oak, has small, usually 5-lobed leaves, small acorns, and hairy red buds (instead of hairless brown). It is also a valuable lumber oak. In urban areas, this tree has been embraced as a hardy city species. 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. Shumard Oak trees have shiny, dark green leaves, and the bark is gray and smooth. 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. It was named for Benjamin Franklin Shumard (1820-69), state geologist of Texas. A handsome shade tree, suggested as a substitute for Scarlet Oak, though not so hardy northward. ... more info
Cherry Bark Oak Many wild animals and birds use the acorns as food. This deciduous tree has heavy strong wood which makes it an excellent timber tree; it is used for furniture and interior finish. This tree is also a pleasant shade tree and is a fast growing Oak tree. The Cherrybark Oak tree, Quercus falcata var. It is larger and better formed than southern red oak and commonly grows on more moist sites. pagodifolia, is also called bottomland red oak, red oak, swamp red oak, swamp Spanish oak, and Elliott oak. |
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