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Quercus coccinea

Scarlet Oak

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer:

 

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.

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.