Definition

Noun: 1. A species of large deciduous oak tree: A type of red oak tree native to the southern and eastern United States, characterized by its large size, leaves with seven to nine lobes, large acorns, and medium-hard, coarse-grained wood. Its scientific name is Quercus shumardii.

Usage

• The Shumard oak is prized as a shade tree for its brilliant red fall color.
• Forestry management plans often include the Shumard oak for its valuable timber and importance to wildlife.
• You can identify a Shumard oak by its deeply lobed, glossy green leaves.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical or ecological writing, is used interchangeably with the common name Shumard oak.
• The term is used in dendrology (the study of trees) to classify and describe this specific member of the red oak group ().

Variants and Related Words

• Shumard red oak: A common variant of the name.
• Swamp red oak: Another regional common name, though this can sometimes cause confusion with other oak species.
• Quercus shumardii: The formal botanical (Latin) name for the species.

Synonyms

• Shumard red oak
• Quercus shumardii (scientific name)

Different Meanings

• The term Shumard oak refers specifically to this single species of tree. It does not have other unrelated meanings. It is an eponym, named after the geologist Benjamin Franklin Shumard.

Noun

1. large deciduous red oak of southern and eastern United States having large seven-lobed to nine-lobed elliptical leaves, large acorns and medium hard coarse-grained wood