species 15,547 observations

Shumard Oak

Quercus shumardii

Field notes

Supports All

601 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Horace's Duskywing, Coastal Barrens Buck Moth, Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth, Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth 360
Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Oak Leaf Gall Midge, Succulent Oak Gall Wasp, Callirhytis lanata, Polystepha globosa 95
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Eratoneura stephensoni, Wild Turkey, Agrilus arcuatus, Ruffed Grouse 111
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Marbled Orbweaver, Cyrtolobus funkhouseri, Ophiderma flavicephala, Cyrtolobus togatus 33
Sheltered animals Animals that nest or roost in it Wasp, Eupelmus 2

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Trees
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist
Water use: Medium
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: No
Resists: Dry soil Pollution Storm damage Urban conditions Wet soil Wind
Habit: Erect Open Pyramidal Rounded
Plant type: Tree

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.