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scarlet oak 'Splendens'

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Splendens' is a large deciduous tree forming a tall, rounded crown of deeply-lobed glossy dark green leaves to 18cm long, turn bright scarlet and crimson in autumn. Yellow-green catkins in clusters

Scientific classification

Species: scarlet oak 'Splendens' (Quercus coccinea 'Splendens')
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 'Splendens'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of scarlet oak 'Splendens'

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scarlet oak 'Splendens' care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth 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.