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RedCrocus Scarlet Oak Quercus coccinea-Beautiful fall foliage tree 3-3.5" cal B&B

RedCrocus Scarlet Oak Quercus coccinea-Beautiful fall foliage tree 3-3.5" cal B&B

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Quercus coccinea - Scarlet Oak

Quercus coccinea

Description

The Scarlet Oak, known scientifically as Quercus coccinea, is a deciduous tree native to the eastern and central United States. It is renowned for its brilliant scarlet foliage in the fall, making it a popular ornamental tree. The tree typically grows to a height of 60 to 80 feet with a spread of 40 to 50 feet, featuring a rounded, open crown.

Suggested Uses

Scarlet Oak is ideal for use in large landscapes, parks, and as a street tree. Its vibrant fall color makes it a standout specimen tree in gardens and arboretums. It can also be used for shade and as a habitat for wildlife.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Quercus coccinea
  • Common Name Common Name: Scarlet Oak
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 60-80 ft tall, 40-50 ft spread
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other oak species, maples

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Moderate, well-drained
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers sandy, loamy soils
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to early spring
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Same depth as nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Ensure adequate water during dry spells
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