{"product_id":"scarlet-oak-quercus-coccinea-7-container","title":"Scarlet Oak (Quercus coccinea) – #7 Container","description":"\u003ch2\u003eScarlet Oak \u003cem\u003e(Quercus coccinea)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf fall color is what you're after, few trees can rival the Scarlet Oak. Come autumn, its deeply lobed, glossy leaves ignite into a breathtaking blaze of brilliant scarlet-red — one of the most vivid and long-lasting fall displays of any native tree. With its open, airy canopy and strong architectural form, the Scarlet Oak is a stunning specimen that earns its place in the landscape year-round, and becomes a true landmark as it matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eQuercus coccinea\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scarlet Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–75 ft with an open, rounded to irregular canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–7 ft tall at time of purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e #7 (7-gallon pot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to fast — typically 1.5–3 ft per year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun; requires at least 6 hours of direct light for best growth and fall color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers well-drained, acidic, sandy or loamy soils; does not tolerate wet or compacted conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate once established; drought-tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low — a naturally self-sufficient tree; prune in late winter while dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn outstanding specimen and shade tree for large residential lots, parks, and open landscapes. Its deeply cut, glossy foliage provides attractive summer texture, and its fall color is among the most spectacular of any native oak. Like all oaks, it supports a rich diversity of native wildlife — its acorns are a vital food source for deer, wild turkey, blue jays, and woodpeckers, and its canopy hosts hundreds of species of native caterpillars. A legacy tree that rewards patience with decades of beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlant arrives in a 7-gallon container at 6–7 ft in height, ready to transplant into your landscape.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"String and Petals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45059550970056,"sku":"24081","price":129.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/stringandpetals.com\/products\/scarlet-oak-quercus-coccinea-7-container","provider":"String and Petals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}