Quercus shumardii ‘QSFTC’ ~ Panache® Shumard Oak

Quercus shumardii ‘QSFTC’ ~ Panache® Shumard OakPanache Shumard Oak is a fast growing native deciduous tree with a uniform pyramidal habit in youth that broadens with maturity. The lustrous, deeply lobbed dark green foliage turns dark orange to red in fall. Best grown in full sun and rich, acidic well drained soils. Tolerates wet soils. Type: Tree Origins: Southeast N. America; GA Native Height: 30 60 Spread: 20 40 Spacing: 35 USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Green

Panache Shumard Oak is a fast-growing native deciduous tree with a uniform pyramidal habit in youth that broadens with maturity.  The lustrous, deeply lobbed dark green foliage turns dark orange to red in fall.  Best grown in full sun and rich, acidic well-drained soils.  Tolerates wet soils.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  Chlorosis is common in alkaline or neutral soils.  Oaks are susceptible to a large number of diseases, including oak wilt, blight, root rot, anthracnose, oak leaf blister, cankers, leaf spots, and powdery mildew.  Potential insect pests include scale, oak skeletonizer, leaf miner, galls, oak lace bugs, borers, caterpillars and nut weevils.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens,  Privacy Screen, and Shade Tree.

COMPANION PLANTS: Burning Bush, Serviceberry, Magnolia

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