The harvesting season for Quercus coccinea typically begins in late summer or early fall, usually in September or October.
scarlet oak
Quercus coccinea
The Scarlet Oak is a large deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 70 feet. It has a wide, spreading canopy and can reach up to 70 feet in width. Its leaves, which have either shallow or absent lobes, turn a maroon to scarlet color in fall. The acorns are incredibly large, up to 2 inches in length with a dense, woolly cap, turning brown in fall. It is one of the most adaptable oaks and can be found in various habitats, such as dry ridges, bottomlands, and woodlands. The Scarlet Oak is both beautiful and ecologically essential.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Hardwood Cuttings,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 9
Flowers:
Yellowish-green Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Soil:
Acidic, Humus rich, Well-drained
Fruits:
brown Fruits In Autumn Ready In
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Thorny:
Yes
watering
Scarlet oak is a native species and prefers moist soils. It should be watered once a week, and around 7-10 gallons of water should be applied each time. During the hottest part of the summer, it may require more frequent watering, but make sure that the soil is still slightly moist before applying additional water. During the winter months, it may not need to be watered as often, as long as the soil doesn't become thoroughly dry.
sunlight
Scarlet Oaks (Quercus coccinea) prefer full sunlight for the best growth. Ideally, they should receive direct sunlight for 6 to 8 hours every day during the warmer months in order to thrive. However, they can tolerate some light shade, particularly during the peak hours of the day when the sun is at its strongest. However, too much shade can lead to stunted growth and the oak trees won't reach their full potential.
pruning
Scarlet oak trees (Quercus coccinea) should be pruned in late winter or early spring, before new growth begins. Prune dead, diseased, or damaged branches any time of the year. When pruning, make sure to leave enough of the branch to protect the tree from insect damage and sunscald. Make sure to only remove smaller branches when possible to avoid large crown reductions. If needed, decrease size and shape of the tree gradually to minimize stress to the tree. Finally, prune so that more sunlight can reach the inside of the tree and remove any branches crossing over 1 another.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Scarlet oak typically starts flowering in April.
