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Southern red oak
Quercus shumardii
Stately tree with rounded canopy and beautiful fall foliage colors. Acorns are a great food source for wildlife.
- SMUD Availability:
- Yes
- Size:
- Large
- Height:
- 50-65 ft
- Width:
- 50-60 ft
- Water Needs:
- Moderate
- Evergreen or Deciduous:
- Deciduous
- Shape:
- Round
- Fall color:
- Orange, Red
- Flowers:
- No
- Growth Rate:
- Moderate to Fast
- Sunset Zones:
- 7, 8, 9, 14
- Diseases and pests:
- Disease resistant. Susceptible to borers, caterpillars, leaf miner and scale
- Useful as a street tree? Minimum planting strip width?:
- Yes, 6', Yes
Minimum Planting Distances
- from a building foundation: 15 feet
- from walks and driveways: 8 feet
- from a utility overhead (such as an overhead power line): 30 feet
- between trees: 30 feet
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