Scarlet Oak (Quercus coccinea) 3 GAL
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A dry soil oak best known for its red fall foliage. Growth is reasonably fast for an oak, and drought tolerance is good. Prefers well drained soils.
Pollination: 2+ individuals needed.
Light: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Mesic, Dry Mesic, Dry
Soil Type: Sandy, Rocky
Height: 50’-100’
Width: 40’-80’
Bloom Color: -
Bloom Time: Apr-May
Fruit: Smaller acorns mature in fall.
Fall Color: Red
Root Type: Taproot
Notable Wildlife Interactions: Like all oaks, it hosts a wide variety of insects including, a few hairstreak butterflies, a few duskywing skippers, dozens of moths, and other insects such as treehoppers, leafhoppers, and beetles. Acorns are eaten by many animals including squirrels and woodpeckers. Likely browsed by deer.
Notes: Individuals may rarely reach 150’ tall.
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