Scarlet Oak
Quercus coccinea
A large broadleaf fast-growing deciduous tree with a rounded, open habit. 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. The flowers are green catkins that appear as the leaves emerge. Fruit is an acorn with a shallow cup. This tree works well in a butterfly garden, native garden, nighttime garden or pollinator garden.
Height: 50-80’ - 30”-36” at pickup
Spread: 45-60’
Pot size: 3 gal
Bloom time: April-May
Light: Full sun-part shade
Moisture: Good drainage. Grows best in slightly acidic dry soils
Attracts: Butterflies, moths, pollinators, songbirds
Deer resistance: Yes. Deer prefer white oaks over red oaks.
Companion plants: foam flowers, viburnum
Photo credit: Famartin- cc wikimedia
Quercus coccinea
A large broadleaf fast-growing deciduous tree with a rounded, open habit. 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. The flowers are green catkins that appear as the leaves emerge. Fruit is an acorn with a shallow cup. This tree works well in a butterfly garden, native garden, nighttime garden or pollinator garden.
Height: 50-80’ - 30”-36” at pickup
Spread: 45-60’
Pot size: 3 gal
Bloom time: April-May
Light: Full sun-part shade
Moisture: Good drainage. Grows best in slightly acidic dry soils
Attracts: Butterflies, moths, pollinators, songbirds
Deer resistance: Yes. Deer prefer white oaks over red oaks.
Companion plants: foam flowers, viburnum
Photo credit: Famartin- cc wikimedia
Quercus coccinea
A large broadleaf fast-growing deciduous tree with a rounded, open habit. 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. The flowers are green catkins that appear as the leaves emerge. Fruit is an acorn with a shallow cup. This tree works well in a butterfly garden, native garden, nighttime garden or pollinator garden.
Height: 50-80’ - 30”-36” at pickup
Spread: 45-60’
Pot size: 3 gal
Bloom time: April-May
Light: Full sun-part shade
Moisture: Good drainage. Grows best in slightly acidic dry soils
Attracts: Butterflies, moths, pollinators, songbirds
Deer resistance: Yes. Deer prefer white oaks over red oaks.
Companion plants: foam flowers, viburnum
Photo credit: Famartin- cc wikimedia