Quercus shumardii White leathery leaves are distinctly veined

leathery leaves are distinctly veined and most attractive

the State geologist of Texas

Widely planted in the streets of London and surprisingly well-behaved despite its large size

The silvery bark fissures with age

'Hoopsii' is a dense pyramidal cultivar that is most noted for the excellent silvery-blue color of its needles

Quercus shumardii White leathery leaves are distinctly veinedBenjamin Franklin Shumard, the State geologist of Texas, was commemorated in the name of this North American tree in 1860. Starts growing in a vase shape but later becomes broad and round. Turns a vibrant orange red in autumn. Foliage is glossy green, fairly large, deeply lobed leaves. Tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure. Hardy.