Average Landscape Size: 40–50 ft tall × 30–40 ft wide; upright oval to rounded canopy
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial sun; best growth and fall color in full sun
Water Needs: Moderate; adaptable to various moisture levels once established
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9; excellent heat and cold tolerance, native to Texas
Fertilization & Pruning: Minimal care; light fertilization beneficial, prune for structure when young
Detailed Description: This absolutely massive 45-gallon Shumard Red Oak is pure autumn magic with fall color so brilliant red it literally stops traffic – it's like having your own personal fireworks display every October! At this incredible specimen size, you're getting instant mature shade tree presence that would take decades to achieve with smaller trees. This beauty is a fast grower that quickly develops that classic oak character, and when fall arrives, those leaves turn the most spectacular crimson-red you've ever seen! Most homeowners love these at 40–50 feet tall with that perfect oval canopy that provides incredible shade for the whole family. Here in Willis, this native Texas oak is perfectly adapted and handles our climate beautifully while providing outstanding wildlife habitat. This is your ultimate shade and fall color tree that creates a landscape focal point visible from blocks away!
Average Landscape Size: 40–50 ft tall × 30–40 ft wide; upright oval to rounded canopy
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial sun; best growth and fall color in full sun
Water Needs: Moderate; adaptable to various moisture levels once established
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9; excellent heat and cold tolerance, native to Texas
Fertilization & Pruning: Minimal care; light fertilization beneficial, prune for structure when young
Detailed Description: This absolutely massive 45-gallon Shumard Red Oak is pure autumn magic with fall color so brilliant red it literally stops traffic – it's like having your own personal fireworks display every October! At this incredible specimen size, you're getting instant mature shade tree presence that would take decades to achieve with smaller trees. This beauty is a fast grower that quickly develops that classic oak character, and when fall arrives, those leaves turn the most spectacular crimson-red you've ever seen! Most homeowners love these at 40–50 feet tall with that perfect oval canopy that provides incredible shade for the whole family. Here in Willis, this native Texas oak is perfectly adapted and handles our climate beautifully while providing outstanding wildlife habitat. This is your ultimate shade and fall color tree that creates a landscape focal point visible from blocks away!
