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Deciduous Trees · MCH exam plant
Scarlet Oak
Quercus coccinea
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Native to New England
Tree
Key ID features
Deeply cut leaves with bristle tips, brilliant scarlet fall, open crown
| Botanical name | Quercus coccinea |
|---|---|
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Genus | Quercus |
| Category | Deciduous Trees |
| USDA hardiness zones | 4a–9a |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Water | Low |
| Native to New England | Yes |
| Salt tolerant | No |
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