Scarlet Oak
Scarlet Oak
Quercus coccinea
Type: Medium/Large tree
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Moisture: Dry-Medium
Mature Size(ft): 50-70 x 40-50
Bloom Time: April-May
Growth Rate: Medium
Estimated size at delivery: 3-4
Container size: 3 gallon
Ecological benefits:
• Hosts 500+ species of Lepidoptera larvae
• Acorns feed birds, deer, squirrels
Use:
A stately shade tree for the lawn, particularly in drier locations, with excellent fall color. Also a good street tree. Since it is a large tree, it must be planted in a location where it will have sufficient space to grow upward and spread to its mature size.
Other info:
Low maintenance, shade/street tree with large crown. Tolerates drought and dry soil. Not subject to chlorosis as much as pin oak. Great fall color. Tolerate: Drought, Dry Soil, Black Walnut
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Pick Up ASAP from the SWCD office. Monday -Friday 8am-4:30pm.
We guarantee a healthy specimen will be supplied at pick up. Due to variations in planting, site conditions and care, no guarantee or refunds will be given after tree pick up. Remember, you are investing in quality root stock vs vigorous above ground leafing or height. The provided estimated heights at delivery are not guaranteed.
Photos: Arbor Day Foundation and/or Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder