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Quercus coccinea
Oak, Scarlet
Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor Photographer:
Description
As a handsome, deciduous tree growing to 60' in height, the Scarlet Oak has a light, open branching habit with bright green leaves that grow to 6" in length with deeply cut lobes. In the fall, these leaves will turn to bright scarlet.
Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.