Species: Quercus coccinea
(kwer'kus kok-sin'ee-ah)
Scarlet Oak
Found on Course Walks
Map of plant locations
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In Collection(s):
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
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
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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