Nuttall oak and Shumard oak Two native oak species I’m recommending a lot these days are the Nuttall oak (Quercus nuttallii) and Shumard oak (Quercus shumardii). These oaks have moderate growth rates, ...

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November through February is the best time to plant hardy trees, shrubs, ground covers and vines. If you have been thinking about adding a shade tree to your landscape, now is a great time to do it.