Quercus coccinea

A medium-to-large tree of dry woodlands, more common on upper slopes and ridges. Leaves deeply lobed; the lobes have bristles on sharply points. Relatively fast growing and long lived. Very useful to wildlife.

Native Plant of the Month

December 2007

Mentioned in Solidago

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
scarlet oak
Type: 
Native
Shrubs, Trees
Moisture: 
Dry
Light: 
Sun
Part Sun
Soil: 
Sandy
Well-drained
Recommended for gardening

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