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    Quercus Coccinea

    Quercus Coccinea

    Scarlet Oak

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    Quercus coccinea, commonly known as the Scarlet Oak, is one of the finest deciduous oak trees for autumn colour. Renowned for its brilliant display of scarlet, crimson and fiery red foliage, this elegant tree transforms into a breathtaking feature each autumn before shedding its leaves for winter.

    With a strong, upright form that develops into a broad, rounded canopy, Scarlet Oak provides excellent summer shade while allowing winter sunlight to filter through after leaf fall. Long-lived, hardy and easy to grow, it is an outstanding choice for parks, large gardens, avenues and lifestyle properties throughout New Zealand.

    Why You'll Love Quercus coccinea

    • Outstanding scarlet-red autumn foliage
    • Large, majestic shade tree
    • Beautiful symmetrical canopy
    • Provides cooling summer shade
    • Long-lived and highly durable
    • Excellent specimen or avenue tree
    • Supports native wildlife and beneficial insects
    • Low maintenance once established

    Expected 5 year 10.0Expected 10

    • Wind Tolerant, Frost Tolerant , Coastal Friendly, Deciduous, and Cold hardy
    • Expected 5 Year Height 10.0M
    • Full sun and Partial shade

    Planting & Care Tips

    Water deeply once or twice a week during the first one to two growing seasons.

    Once established, Scarlet Oak is relatively drought tolerant but benefits from occasional deep watering during extended dry periods.

    Feed young trees each spring with:

    Compost or well-rotted organic matter.
    A balanced slow-release tree fertiliser if required.

    Established trees generally require very little supplementary feeding.

    Minimal pruning is required.

    For best results:

    Remove dead, damaged or crossing branches during winter dormancy.
    Develop a strong central leader while the tree is young.
    Avoid heavy pruning, which can spoil the tree's natural form.

    Scarlet Oak is highly frost hardy and well suited to cooler regions of New Zealand.

    Young trees benefit from:

    Mulching around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
    Protection from browsing animals while establishing.

    Scarlet Oak is generally a healthy, long-lived tree.

    Occasionally monitor for:

    Aphids
    Scale insects
    Powdery mildew in humid conditions

    Healthy trees growing in well-drained soils rarely experience significant problems.

    Landscape Uses

    Quercus coccinea is perfect for:

    Feature planting
    Large residential gardens
    Lifestyle blocks
    Parks and reserves
    Avenue planting
    Shade trees
    Estate gardens

    Its spectacular autumn display makes it one of the finest deciduous trees for creating seasonal interest.

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