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Scarlet Oak

Quercus coccinea, Fagaceae

Zones
4–9
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Shade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

4.5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

New Zealand Hair SedgeCarex comans
Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation
Eastern White PinePinus strobus
Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Pin OakQuercus palustris

Closely related oak species with overlapping habitat requirements create intense competition for resources when grown together

Uses

Functions

Timber

Common Questions

What zones does Scarlet Oak grow in?

Scarlet Oak grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Scarlet Oak?

Good companions for Scarlet Oak include New Zealand Hair Sedge, Eastern White Pine.

Design guilds with Scarlet Oak and see companion relationships visually.

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