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Buy Quercus coccinea

Also Known As

Scarlet Oak

Plant type

tree

size

H: 40'-70'
W: 35'-50'

planting zones

3a-9b

1 gallon | $49

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Fewer than 15 at Forestfarm

2 inch wide, 4-6 inch deep tube | $29.95

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31 at Forestfarm

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Quercus coccinea plant details

Quercus coccinea is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. and brown and green fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in acidic and gritty soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Quercus coccinea

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 35 FT - 50 FT - wide, 40 FT - 70 FT - tall
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Quercus coccinea

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic and gritty

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the finest trees for autumn color when its large, lustrous, deeply-lobed, glossy-green leaves turn a deep flaming scarlet. This southeast United States native has an open rounded habit and reaches 50-70'; a wonderful drought tolerant and low-maintenance tree for street or shade. S/M-D

By: Forestfarm

Large tree, more tolerant of high pH soils than Pin Oak. In the wild it grows in upland areas. Bright red fall color, persistent leaves, and a round outline at maturity.

By: Heritage Seedlings

Scarlet oak, For fall color this oak is hard to beat, varies some from plant to plant but is indeed scarlet, even our one year plants were brilliant this fall. Eventually reaching over 100' tall and hardy to at least zone 4 it is a great oak.