Plants

Quercus shumardii
[Shumard Oak]

The Shumard Oak is a handsome tree that is drought and air pollution tolerant, and but can also be used in rain gardens. Transplanting and establishment can be difficult.

Indiana Native

Tree

Quercus sp.
[Oak]

Oak species consist of 2 groups - Red/Black and White. This genus can be used all over the United States, and can thrive in various environments. It adds lots of shade to a landscape.

Tree

Indiana Native

A tough find in Indiana and mostly encountered in the wild throughout the southern states, the native Post Oak can be found in oak-hickory forests of southern Indiana. Open grown trees have a dense, round-topped crown with spreading branches for shade. Bark is similar to the White Oak, gray-brown in color with flat ridges, somewhat scaly, eventually ridged and furrowed. Fall color can vary, ranging from deep red to a golden brown.

Indiana Native

Tree

Indiana Native

Quercus velutina
[Black Oak]

Quercus velutina is a large, deciduous oak with an irregular canopy. It is closely related to Q. rubra (Red Oak), which it is known to hybridize with. The interesting bark of the Q. velutina is nearly black and furrowed. Transplanting is made difficult by the long tap root. Not generally sold commercially.

Indiana Native

Tree

Quercus virginiana
[Live Oak]

Massive, picturesque, wide spreading tree. Trees often imbued with Spanish moss. Very tolerant of soil type. Tolerates salt spray. Acorns are eaten by many songbirds and quail, turkey, squirrel, and deer. State tree of Georgia. Old leaves drop in spring, and must be raked-up.

Tree

Quercus × warei 'Long' [sold as Regal Prince®]
[Regal Prince Oak]

The Regal Prince Oak is notable for its resistance to powdery mildew and borers, strong vertical, columnar form, and tolerance to wind and ice. Holds its dense, fastigiate form into old age.