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Quercus shumardii
Buckland
Shumard oak
Zone:
to zone 5
Preferred habitat:
Mesophytic forest areas, but very site-tolerant in cultivation
Size:
Large
Evergreen/fall color:
Sometimes red
Urban tolerance:
High
Propagation:
Stratification required
General information:
Shumard oak is a favorite urban oak, one of the most commonly-available in the nursery trade.