Categories
Calendars
Guides
Reviews
Archive
Gallery
Articles
Ask Our Gardening Expert
The Scarlet Oak (quercus coccinea)
An outstanding oak tree especially for the autumn / fall brilliant red
colouring. Scarlet Oak (quercus
coccinea) There are many varieties of this attractive oak tree,
some of which do not produce the brilliant red leaves, rather a muddy
brown colour. So if you are considering buying a specimen, enquire about
the autumn / fall leaf colour.
The leaf form also varies, with many varieties having a thinner and
more angular appearance than shown on the left.
The tree trunk is typical of oaks when the tree is mature. 
Scarlet Oak, click to enlarge
This oak is native to Eastern parts of the USA and
grows to a height of 25m (80ft). The Scarlet Oak is a perennial tree
which looses its leaves in October and November. 
