Name: Quercus shumardii (Shumard Oak)

Average Landscape Size: 50–70 ft tall × 40–50 ft wide; can reach 80+ ft if unpruned; large, upright canopy

Sun Requirements: Full sun; 6+ hours daily for best fall color

Water Needs: Moderate; consistent moisture preferred

Deer Resistance: Moderate

Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9; native and extremely hardy in Willis winters

Fertilization & Pruning: Minimal fertilizer needed; prune in winter if needed

Detailed Description: This massive Shumard Red Oak is absolutely spectacular with brilliant red fall color that's unmatched by any other native oak! This 65-gallon specimen gives you 50 to 70 feet of immediate mature presence. Here in Willis, this native Texas oak provides incredible shade in summer and puts on the most amazing fall color display - the entire canopy turns brilliant red. It's one of our most reliable native shade trees and this size gives you instant mature landscaping. Perfect for creating that dramatic fall color impact!