Quercus coccinea |
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Oak, Scarlet |
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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
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
Water Saving Tip:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.