Shumard oak (Quercus shumardii) COSEWIC update status report: chapter 1

Assessment summary -- April 1999

Common name : Shumard Oak

Scientific name : Quercus shumardii

Status : Special Concern

Reason for designation : Many small, remnant populations and scattered trees within two restricted geographical areas. The tree has a limited capability for regeneration and is at risk from hybridization with other oaks.

Occurrence : Ontario

Status history : Designated Special Concern in April 1984. Status re-examined and confirmed in April 1999. Last assessment based on an update status report.