Quick answer: Shumard oak (Quercus shumardii) is native to 22 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically live plant, verified 04 Nov 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium water, Dry-Moist, drought and short-term flood tolerant |
| Soil | Sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, limestone-based, caliche |
| Bloom | Bloom Mar-May |
| Height | 50-90 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Fruit for birds/mammals, nesting site, cover, larval host for Horaces Duskywing |
Acorns and young leaves low toxicity if eaten. Symptoms: stomach pain, constipation then bloody diarrhea, excessive thirst/urination
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Live plant via Amazon · listing verified 04 Nov 2026
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Where is Shumard oak native?
Shumard oak (Quercus shumardii) is native to 22 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Shumard oak bloom?
Shumard oak blooms Mar-May. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Shumard oak need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade. Water: Medium water, Dry-Moist, drought and short-term flood tolerant. Soil: Sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, limestone-based, caliche. Mature height: 50-90 ft tall.
Is Shumard oak good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Fruit for birds/mammals, nesting site, cover, larval host for Horaces Duskywing.
Is Shumard oak deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Shumard oak is drought-tolerant.
Is Shumard oak toxic?
Acorns and young leaves low toxicity if eaten. Symptoms: stomach pain, constipation then bloody diarrhea, excessive thirst/urination.
Where can I buy real Shumard oak seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as live plant that names the true species, last checked 04 Nov 2026. Look for the scientific name Quercus shumardii on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Shumard oak.
- Maypop passionflower Passiflora incarnata
- Blackjack oak Quercus marilandica
- Common hoptree Ptelea trifoliata
- Common persimmon Diospyros virginiana
- Shortleaf pine Pinus echinata
- Flowering dogwood Cornus florida
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