Quercus coccinea 'Scarlet Oak'

Scarlet Oak

• Plant Type: tree
• Zone:4-8
• Sun:full sun to part shade
  
• Water: moist soil 
  
• Sizing: height: 50-80ft tall and 45-60ft wide
• Bloom Time: Spring
  
• Maintenance: Low
• General Information:  Scarlet oaks are a popular landscape choice because of their fall color, wind resistance, and poor soil tolerance. The wood is used in furniture, cabinetry, interior trim, flooring, and veneer. Scarlet oak is a native large broadleaf deciduous tree with a rounded, open habit, and grows 50 to 80 feet tall and spreads between 45 to 60 feet. It is best known for its vibrant scarlet red fall foliage and is usually planted for its ornamental value. This tree is long-lived, durable, and easy to grow.