Description
Photo attribution
Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
Quercus coccinea (Scarlet Oak)
Large tree with a rounded, open crown of glossy foliage, best known for its brilliant autumn color. Scarlet oak is a 75 ft., deciduous tree, occasionally reaching heights of 150 ft. A somewhat pyramidal crown develops from stout, ascending branches. Fast growing with acorns biennially; cup is a glossy dark reddishbrown.
Landscape size: 75 – 150 feet
Leaf Color: Dark Green to Red/Scarlet
Growing Conditions
- Light Requirement: Full sun to part sun
- Soil: Shallow, Poor soils, Moist
Acorns provide a food source for turkey, rough grouse, songbirds, deer, and small mammals.
