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Strong, stately, and a little dramatic, the Shumard Red Oak brings bold shade and fiery fall color to the desert’s edge. Its broad canopy cools the garden in summer, while its scarlet autumn display turns heads and hearts alike. Adaptable and resilient, it’s the kind of oak that thrives where others sulk — a classic tree with a flair for the theatrical.
Water Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established but benefits from occasional deep watering
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained loamy or sandy soils; tolerates alkaline conditions better than many oaks
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 5–9
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~−20°F (−29°C)
Mature Size: 50–70 ft tall x 40–60 ft wide (large shade tree)
Native Origin: Central and Southeastern United States
Best Substitutes For: Live Oak (Quercus virginiana), Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa), or Scarlet Oak (Quercus coccinea)
Landscape Uses: Shade tree, street tree, large lawn focal point, or for brilliant fall color in arid landscapes
Strong, stately, and a little dramatic, the Shumard Red Oak brings bold shade and fiery fall color to the desert’s edge. Its broad canopy cools the garden in summer, while its scarlet autumn display turns heads and hearts alike. Adaptable and resilient, it’s the kind of oak that thrives where others sulk — a classic tree with a flair for the theatrical.
Water Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established but benefits from occasional deep watering
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained loamy or sandy soils; tolerates alkaline conditions better than many oaks
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 5–9
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~−20°F (−29°C)
Mature Size: 50–70 ft tall x 40–60 ft wide (large shade tree)
Native Origin: Central and Southeastern United States
Best Substitutes For: Live Oak (Quercus virginiana), Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa), or Scarlet Oak (Quercus coccinea)
Landscape Uses: Shade tree, street tree, large lawn focal point, or for brilliant fall color in arid landscapes