Scarlet Oak (Quercus coccinea) Unavailable

Scarlet Oak

Quercus coccinea

Scarlet Oak

Currently unavailable

The Scarlet Oak (Quercus coccinea) is a medium to large sized deciduous tree. It is native to the eastern United States. The growth habit is rounded with an open, spreading crown. It grows to a height of 50-70 feet tall with a spread of 40-50 feet.

Join the waitlistView in shop

Specifying this plant? Save it to a project in the shop, or match a whole plant schedule with Plant List Matcher.

Plant facts

Mature height50'+
Mature spread40'+
SunFull Sun (6+ hours)
WaterModerate
USDA hardiness zone4
Foliage colorRed tones

Quick answers

How big does Scarlet Oak get?

About 50'+ tall and 40'+ wide at maturity.

How much sun does Scarlet Oak need?

Full Sun (6+ hours).

How much water does Scarlet Oak need?

Moderate water use.

Will Scarlet Oak grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?

It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.

Where can I buy Scarlet Oak in Utah?

Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.

Can landscape contractors buy Scarlet Oak wholesale?

Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.

Find similar plants

Deciduous Trees