Quercus coccinea

Scarlet Oak

Family: Fagaceae Beech


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 8A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Brown
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Street tree
Height 50' to 75' / 15.20m to 22.80m
Spread 40' to 50' / 12.20m to 15.20m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive