Quercus coccinea

Scarlet Oak

Scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) is a large deciduous tree whose deeply lobed leaves can turn vivid red in autumn. An open, rounded crown provides shade while giving the seasonal foliage room to show.

Its structure combines upright growth and an open canopy. Growth is fast. The leaves are shed for winter. Autumn foliage can bring red tones.

Choose a site in full sun or partial shade. Provide acidic, well-drained soil.

Size
• Height: 50-80 ft
• Width: 45-60 ft

Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 4a–9b

Best Uses
• Provide Shade
• Specimen
• Street Tree
• Pollinator garden

Plant type

Deciduous Tree

Height

50-80 ft

Width

45-60 ft

Hardiness zones

4a–9b

Sunlight

Full sun to part shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Green

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Red

Fruit color

Brown

Attracts

Butterflies, Songbirds

Soil

Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Pollinator garden, Provide Shade, Specimen, Street Tree

Shape

Open Canopy, Pyramidal, Rounded, Upright

Bark

Furrowed, Ridged

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

Yes