scarlet oak

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Q. coccinea is a substantial deciduous tree, ultimately to 24m in height, with large leaves, 7.5-15cm long, deeply 7- sometimes 9-lobed, and coarsely toothed at the apex. Leaves are dark green above, paler beneath, both sides shining, becoming scarlet in autumn, the colour long-lasting. Flowers are yellow-green catkins, in spring. Acorns, if produced, to 2.5cm long and nearly as wide, partly enclosed in a deep, thin-edged cup

Scientific classification

Species: scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea)
Genus: Quercus
Family: Fagaceae

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Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: Higher than 12 metres
Height: wider than 8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of scarlet oak

Distribution map

Eastern USA, Southern Canada

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Culture

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Quick identification of scarlet oak

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scarlet oak care guide

Moderate regular watering, withstand short dry seasonal soil spells
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, withstand short dry seasonal soil spells

Fertilizing

Slow-release hardwood tree feed applied yearly early spring season

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.