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QUERCUS coccinea
Commonly known as Scarlet oak
Excellent autumn colour
Grafted
£35.00 each
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Good to know
Collected from Virginia by Rev. John Banister in 1691 for Bishop of London, Henry Compton and planted at Fulham Palace. -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, gall wasps, oak wilt, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bracket fungi. -
Place of origin
Eastern North America -
DeciduousGlossy dark green leaves to 15cm (6in) long, with deep lobes, ending in bristle-tipped teeth.
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Fully hardy
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Lobed
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Elliptic
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Height
20m (66ft) -
Spread
15m (49ft)
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TreePale, grey-brown bark in scaly plates. Acorns ovoid to almost spherical.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs -
Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size20m (66ft)
15m (49ft)
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