Quercus shumardii - STDS 12-14 CM CONT

Description
The Leopard oak (Quercus shumardii) is a large, upright tree with decorative fruit. The Leopard oak also has shiny, broadly lanceolate, medium green leaves with dark green markings. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, acidic, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 20 metres and grows to a width of approx. 12 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * beautiful foliage * the blossoms are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive red autumn colouring

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Leopard oak are medium green, dark green, broadly lanceolate, glossy, crenate. Leopard oak turns bright red in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Leopard oak has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Leopard oak is an upright growing large tree. It usually reaches a height of 15 - 20 m and is approx. 8 - 12 m wide. As a rule, it grows 20 - 35 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Quercus shumardii thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Fruit
The fruits of Quercus shumardii are particularly decorative.

Use
Solitary, park, bee pasture, avenue, shade tree, street tree