Common Name: Scarlet Oak
Biological Name: Quercus coccinea
Origins / Native Range: Eastern and Central United States – thrives in dry, sandy, or rocky upland soils.
Interesting Facts:
• Famous for its brilliant scarlet-red autumn foliage, which gives the tree its name.
• It is the official tree of Washington, D.C.
• Acorns are smaller than those of many other oaks and provide food for birds, deer, and squirrels.
• Often confused with Red Oak (Quercus rubra), but has deeper leaf lobes and more vivid fall color.
Conservation Status: Not threatened – common and widely planted as an ornamental.