Shumard Oak (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The shumard oak, known for its striking elliptical leaves, was chosen as the official state tree of Texas.
- Timber harvested from the shumard oak is highly valued for furniture-making due to its coarse-grained texture and medium hardness.
- Wildlife in the area relies on the acorns produced by the shumard oak for sustenance during the winter months.
- Shumard oak trees line the banks of several major rivers in the southern United States, playing a crucial role in preventing erosion.
- Old-growth shumard oaks have become increasingly rare as the trees are often harvested for their valuable timber.