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SCIENTIFIC NAME
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COMMON NAME
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Quercus shumardii
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Shumard Oak
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PLANT FAMILY
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SIZE GROUP
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PLANT TYPE
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Fagaceae
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8
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deciduous tree
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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Somewhat pyramidal in shape, but less so than Q. palustris. Trees
on campus vary. Medium growth rate, medium texture.
ADAPTABILITY:
Prefers well-drained moist soils, but drought tolerant.
FUNCTIONS:
Shade tree, specimen
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
None serious, relatively easy to transplant.
NATIVE RANGE:
Eastern United States.
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 4b-9a
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
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