Quercus coccinea
Scarlet Oak
Scarlet oak leaves are bright green, medium sized, with deep lobes. In autumn it produces a spectacular display of bright red autumn scarlet’s, from the top to the bottom of the tree. The acorns are produced in almost closed cups.
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Scarlet Oak
Latin name
Quercus coccinea
type
Tree
family
Fagaceae
ph
6.0 - 9.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
18.00 M
35.00 M
Quercus coccinea
Scarlet oak leaves are bright green, medium sized, with deep lobes. In autumn it produces a spectacular display of bright red autumn scarlet’s, from the top to the bottom of the tree. The acorns are produced in almost closed cups.
Planting Outdoors Autumn
From Early Autumn TO Early Autumn
Young plants up to 4 ft high need no support but protection from wildlife. Plant in an open aspect in full sun to ensure the tree develops evenly and upright. Plant in early to mid Autumn, or in Spring
Planting Outdoors Spring
From Early Spring TO Mid Spring
Young plants up to 4 ft high need no support but protection from wildlife. Plant in an open aspect in full sun to ensure the tree develops evenly and upright. Plant in early to mid Autumn, or in Spring
Propagation
From Mid Winter TO Early Spring
Soak acorns in water, and let them stand in the water for 24 hours. Cold stratify for 60 days , or until the radicle emerges. Sow 1-2" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed. They can also be propagated by sowing in mulched beds. This is prefered to artificial stratification.