Oak, Scarlet, Bare Root
Scarlet Oak
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Scarlet Oak (Quercus coccinea)
A large native red oak valued for scarlet fall foliage and an open, rounded crown.
Wildlife and garden value
Acorns feed birds and mammals; foliage hosts imperial moths and hairstreak butterflies.
Growing conditions
Full sun to partial shade in well-drained acidic soil. Plant young because the taproot makes later moves difficult.
- Mature height: 50–80 feet
- Plant offered: Bare root, supplier grade 2 ft seedling
- Season: Spring 2027
Planting care
Keep roots moist until planting. Water during establishment and mulch without covering the trunk. Growth and seasonal timing vary with site.
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Sun RequirementsFull Sun, Part Sun/Shade
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Soil RequirementsMedium, Medium-Dry
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Bloom ColorGreen
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Bloom TimeApril, May
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USDA Hardiness ZonesZone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9+
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Native StatesAlabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
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