Quercus coccinea
Scarlet Oak

Quercus coccinea - Habit - Mature Tree
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flowers:
Brown (Not ornamentally important)
 Foliage:
Green (Lustrous, glossy dark green foliage in summer); Red (Excellent scarlet fall foliage)
 Fruit:
Brown (Acorns in fall)
 Ultimate Height:
70-75 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
40-50 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil:
Generally found on dry, sandy soils, but widely tolerant of soils; prefers acidic soils
 Range:
Eastern United States
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Alternate leaves (3-6" long) are 7 (sometimes 9) lobed. C-shaped leaf sinuses (Quercus palustris has U-shaped sinuses). Acorn (0.5-1" long) with nut enclosed deeply in a bowl-like cap.
 Ecological Functions:
 Special Characteristics:
  • Backdrop 28
  • Shade Tree 172
  • Specimen 602
  • Drought Tolerant 277
  • Fall Color 214
  • Indiana Native 154
  • Notable Texture 278

    • Additional Information

    Excellent scarlet fall foliage, comparable if not often better than the Pin Oak. Does not suffer iron chlorosis as bad as Pin Oak, being more tolerant of alkaline soils. Some report difficulty in transplanting.

    When Quercus coccinea has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

    Flowering

    JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

    Fruiting

    JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

    51 Quercus coccinea found

    Building Map...

    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12015_00211*APWF
    Heritage Plant
    22015_00092*AKRCH
    32016_00007*ABALY
    42015_00093*AKRCH
    52015_00774*ATSS
    6ORIG_9606*APVA
    72015_00219*APWF
    82015_00220*APWF
    92015_00091*AKRCH
    102013_00588*AHORTPARK
    112015_00098*AKRCH
    122015_00701*AKRCH
    132015_00097*AKRCH
    142015_00780*ATSS
    152015_00096*AKRCH
    162015_00215*APWF
    Heritage Plant
    172015_00771*ATSS
    182009_13139*AHORTPARK
    Heritage Plant
    Dedicated/Memorial Plant
    192015_00055*ATSS
    20ORIG_9840*APVA
    212015_00703*AKRCH
    22ORIG_9849*AMEMMALL
    232015_00778*ATSS
    242015_00095*AKRCH
    252009_13495*AHORTPARK
    Heritage Plant
    26ORIG_9848*AARMS
    272015_00094*AKRCH
    282015_00213*APWF
    Heritage Plant
    292015_00777*ATSS
    30ORIG_9901*AARMS
    31ORIG_9891*AARMS
    322015_00772*ATSS
    332015_00056*ATSS
    342016_00008*ABALY
    352015_00054*ATSS
    36ORIG_8190*ABRNG
    372015_00512*ALYLE
    382016_00006*ABALY
    392015_00210*APWF
    Heritage Plant
    402015_00212*APWF
    412015_00770*ATSS
    422015_00769*ATSS
    43ORIG_9841*APVA
    442015_00781*ATSS
    452015_00214*APWF
    462023_00232*AMRPK
    472024_00052*AHORTPARK
    482024_00052*BHORTPARK
    492024_00052*CHORTPARK
    502024_00052*DHORTPARK
    51HORTPARK

    Communication

    University Resources

    Sustainability Resources

    Arboretum Resources

    Purdue University Logo Purdue University Logo

    The Purdue Arboretum is a collaboration between the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture and Physical Facilities Grounds Department

    Purdue Arboretum, 625 Agriculture Mall Dr, West Lafayette, IN, 47907
    © 2024 Purdue University | An equal access/equal opportunity university | Integrity Statement | Copyright Complaints | Maintained by the Purdue Arboretum
    Contact Purdue Arboretum at arboretum@purdue.edu for accessibility issues with this page | Accessibility Resources | Contact Us