Scarlet Oak Tree

Quercus coccinea

$109⁹⁹

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Plant Size

#3 Container 2-3 Feet

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Scarlet Oak Tree highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Quercus coccinea
Growing Zones

4-9
Mature Height

60 - 70 feet
Mature Spread

40 - 50 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Low Once Established
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Flower Color

Green
Fall Color

Red
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pruning Time

Late Winter
Bloom Period

Late Spring

Growing Zones 4-9

Find Your Growing Zone!

If you have a dry site and want exceptional fall color...select our beautiful native Scarlet Oak (Quercus coccinea). This relatively fast-growing Oak will delight you and your family with its open canopy and restful shade.

Increase the value of your property with this thoughtful choice, as Scarlet Oak has one of the best displays among Oak trees. You'll be treated each year with a fiery display ranging from deep bronze to a stunning, scarlet red (depending on the soil conditions).

Summer leaves are six inches long, dark green, and feature c-shaped, deep sinuses. Each tip ends in bristle-tipped lobes because this tree is a close cousin to Pin Oak.

Mast production results in large acorns. This is a wonderful choice to count on in planned food forests and wildlife retreats. Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 9 and can grow 60 - 70 feet tall and 40 - 50 feet wide at maturity.

With ridged, gray-brown bark, you'll appreciate its sophisticated good looks year-round. Plant one at the southwest corner of your property and you'll reduce your annual cooling costs.

Landscape Application:

Impressive shade trees and wildlife 5-star hotels, these trees cast lush shade and create cool outdoor garden rooms, shaded dining rooms, and seating areas, and perfect for that backyard hammock.

Use several in an informal grouping to achieve a bold band of crimson color each autumn. This tree looks great up close and when seen from a distance. Partner this tree with evergreens and smaller flowering wildlife trees like Linden and Chickasaw Plum. Underplant with Mount Airy Fothergilla and Sweetspire.

Don't forget to wind a path through your nature planting. Add a comfortable seating area to the north of Scarlet Oak for a blissfully cool spot to entertain family and friends. You can also plant several along the street for an eye-catching display. Scarlet Oak features a rounded, full crown that lends a formal feeling to corporate campuses and large residential properties.

Leathery Leaves Feature Large Sinuses & Bristle Tips
Incredibly Vivid Fall Color
Grows Quickly While Young
Open Canopy & Durable, Strong Limbs
Dried Foliage Can Remain On Tree All Winter To Protect Next Year's Leaves
Large Acorns Support Wildlife
Excellent Shade Tree, Acorn Mast for Wildlife & Native Specimen

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Scarlet Oak Trees need full sun locations with plenty of elbow room. Any well-drained soil location with regular moisture access during their first year in the ground is important to get the deep roots established. Provide supplemental moisture during extended drought for young trees but once fully established, Oaks are highly resilient!

A 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch around the entire root system helps when the acorns drop, keeps soil moisture consistent, and supports the tree in many ways! Prune when dormant in the winter to maintain proper structure and growth when needed.