Scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea)
Scarlet oak, also known as Red oak
The Scarlet Oak (*Quercus coccinea*) is an oak species native to the Midwest, Eastern, and Southern United States. It is widely grown for its ornamental value, particularly its striking fall foliage.
Key Facts About Scarlet oak
Attributes of Scarlet oak
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
20 m to 30 m
Spread
12 m to 15 m
Leaf Color
Green Red
Flower Size
Not prominent, flowers are small and catkin-like
Flower Color
Green Yellow Brown
Scientific Classification of Scarlet oak
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Fagales
Family
Beech
Genus
Oaks
Species
Scarlet oak