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Species: Quercus coccinea

(kwer'kus kok-sin'ee-ah)

Quercus coccinea

Scarlet Oak

Found on Course Walks

Oaks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Recommended Urban Trees Collection

Cultivars

'Splendens'

Ornamental Characteristics

Tree > 30 feet

70' - 75' (40' - 50' spread)

Deciduous

pyramidal to rounded and open. glossy, dark green leaves turn scarlet in fall; autumn color can last 3-4 weeks

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun

5a

Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting

Difficult

Other

Native to eastern and central US Difficult to transplant

Native Range Map

Native Range Map Image

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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