Key Characteristics
• Mature Size: 50–70 ft tall | 40–60 ft wide
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Form: Upright oval to broad rounded canopy
• Fall Color: Red to red-orange
• Lifespan: 100+ years with proper care
Planting & Care Considerations
• Full sun required for best growth and color
• Needs adequate space for mature canopy
• Benefits from deep, consistent watering during establishment
• Mulch and soil improvement recommended in clay soils
Why The Shumard Oak Works on the Front Range
• One of the best red oaks for heat and drought tolerance
• Handles alkaline soils better than many red oak species
• Strong wind and cold tolerance once established
• Excellent fall color and long-term shade value
Common Problems
• Leaf scorch during extreme drought when young
• Minor chlorosis possible in very high-pH soils
• Generally low pest and disease pressure
Best Use Scenarios
• Large residential yards
• Parks and open spaces
• Streetscapes with sufficient soil volume
• Long-term shade tree plantings
Great Western Tree Care
Larkspur, CO Location
Mon - Fri: 8a to 5p
9575 Spruce Mountain Rd
Larkspur, CO 80118
(720) 535-8769
Aurora, CO Location
Mon - Fri: 8a to 5p
10730 E Bethany Dr
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 913-7749