Quercus coccinea |
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Oak, Scarlet |
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.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
40-60'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
n/a
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
Design Styles
Formal, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Park, Roadside
Special Uses
Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
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