White Oak Orchard
Shumard Oak Trees for Deer – Bare-Root Seedlings
Shumard Oak Trees for Deer – Bare-Root Seedlings
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When Will My Order Ship?
When Will My Order Ship?
Bare-root seedlings ship while dormant and when planting conditions are appropriate for the destination’s USDA Hardiness Zone. Select your preferred shipping season on the product page and use the estimated windows below to plan your planting.
We ship to eligible destinations in USDA Hardiness Zones 6–9. We do not ship to California, Alaska, Hawaii or Zone 5.
| USDA Zone | Fall/Winter 2026–27 | Spring 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 9 | Late November–late January | January 15–March 15 |
| Zone 8 | Late November–late January | February 1–March 31 |
| Zone 7 | Late November–mid-December | February 15–April 1 |
| Zone 6 | Not available | March 1–April 15 |
Shipping dates are estimates and may change based on tree dormancy, destination weather and conditions in transit. Shipping may begin later or end earlier when necessary to protect seedling health. Tracking information will be emailed when your order ships.
Local-pickup customers will be contacted when their orders are ready.
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Our Better Trees Promise
Our Better Trees Promise
Eligible dormant bare-root seedlings purchased from White Oak Orchard that fail to break dormancy during their first growing season may qualify for a one-time replacement tree or store credit.
To qualify, seedlings must be planted within three days of delivery, cared for according to the applicable species planting guide and protected at planting with an appropriately sized TreePro tree tube purchased from White Oak Orchard with the seedling order. The tube must be properly installed, secured and maintained during establishment.
Until planting, seedlings must be kept in a cool location with their roots moist, covered and protected from drying, freezing or excessive heat.
Claims must be submitted no later than June 30 immediately following delivery. Additional requirements and exclusions apply. Replacement trees are subject to availability, and customers are responsible for replacement shipping charges.
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Product Description
Product Description
Fast-Growing Native Red Oak for Wildlife, Timber, and Land Improvement
Our seed-grown Shumard oak seedlings are a strong choice for landowners establishing wildlife habitat, reforestation plantings and future timber value. This native red oak is known for relatively fast growth, broad site adaptability, attractive fall color and large acorns used by deer, turkey, squirrels and other wildlife.
We grow each seedling in an air-pruning nursery bed at White Oak Orchard in South Carolina. This method encourages a dense, fibrous root system rather than circling roots, helping prepare the tree for successful establishment and long-term growth after planting.
Why Plant Shumard Oak?
Shumard oak provides valuable benefits for wildlife, timber and long-term land improvement:
- Native mast-producing red oak for deer, turkey and other wildlife
- Relatively fast growth compared with many other oak species
- Large acorns that provide fall and winter wildlife forage
- Adaptable to several soil types when adequately drained
- Strong future timber and long-term property value
- Attractive red to orange fall foliage
Best Planting Sites
Shumard oak performs best in full sun and well-drained to moderately moist soil. Suitable locations include field edges, open woods, wildlife corridors, reforestation areas and larger habitat plantings. Avoid locations where water remains for extended periods.
Protect young seedlings with a tree tube and control competing vegetation during the first few growing seasons. Allow adequate room for the tree’s mature canopy.
Wildlife Value
Shumard oak produces relatively large acorns that provide valuable fall and winter forage for deer, turkey, squirrels and other wildlife. As a native red oak, its acorns mature over two growing seasons and can help diversify the timing and availability of mast across a property.
Planting Shumard oak alongside white oak, hybrid chestnut and other mast-producing species creates a more diverse, resilient wildlife planting.
Product Details
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Product Feature |
Details |
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Common Name |
Shumard Oak |
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Scientific Name |
Quercus shumardii |
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Type |
Dormant bare-root seedling |
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Height at Shipping |
Approximately 18–48 inches |
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Age |
2 growing Seasons |
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USDA Hardiness Zones |
5-9 |
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Current Shipping Zones |
Zones 6–9 |
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Sun |
Full sun preferred; tolerates partial sun |
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Soil |
Well-drained to moderately moist soil |
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Wildlife Use |
Acorns for deer, turkey, squirrels and other wildlife |
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Best Uses |
Wildlife habitat, field edges, reforestation and timber plantings |
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Recommended Protection |
5-foot tree tube, stake and weed mat |
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