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Posted 04/18/2023 in Tree

Quercus coccinea

The official tree of the District of Columbia! A very popular landscape choice for more than vivid color, however. Tolerance for poor soils and wind resistance combine with its beauty to make the scarlet oak a widely used species throughout parks, in large yards and along streets.

Post Details

Latin Name
Quercus coccinea
Common Name
Scarlet Oak
Planting Zone
Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
50-70 ft
Spread
40-50
Potential Pests
Leaf spots, anthracnose cankers, mildew, rust, wilts, rots, and galls

Plant Story

The official tree of the District of Columbia! A very popular landscape choice for more than vivid color, however. Tolerance for poor soils and wind resistance combine with its beauty to make the scarlet oak a widely used species throughout parks, in large yards and along streets.

Special Care Instructions

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