Scarlet Oak is native North American Tree. It is found naturally
in the following states: Alabama, Connecticut, District of Columbia,
Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine,
Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New
York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia,
Vermont, West Virginia. Scarlet Oak has deeply indented lobes though not as deep
as Pin Oak which it is closely related. It grows to about 70' but can reach 100'
in the woods. Scarlet Oaks are an excellent food source for deer, elk, turkeys and
other small animals. Scarlet Oak grows on sandy, loamy or clay soils on
acid soils. Chlorosis often develops on alkaline soils. Although this can be
temporarily corrected with applications of appropriate fertilizers containing
iron, it is best to choose an oak tolerant of high pH if the soil test indicates
a pH above 7.5. Appears to adapt to compacted clay soil. Scarlet Oak has a tap
root on loose, well-drained soil and is difficult to transplant; only use
nursery grown plants for transplanting, not those collected from the wild. More
trees should become available as nursery operators begin using production
techniques similar to our root bags. This
will make them easier to transplant. Said to exhibit less chlorosis problems
than Pin Oak.
Prune to maintain a dominant leader by cutting back competing leaders. Do this
every 3 years for the first 15-20 years after planting. Do not allow branches
with included bark from growing too large. This is best accomplished by removing
some secondary branches (especially those toward the edge of the canopy) from
along those branches with included bark in the crotch. Regularly reduce the
length of low aggressive branches on Scarlet Oak by making drop crotch cuts if
these branches will be in the way later and have to be removed. This will
prevent you from having to make large pruning wounds later. We also have: Burr
English Oak, English Oak, Willow Oak, Chestnut Oak, Columnar English Oak,
Shumard Oak.
White
Oak,
Swamp White Oak,
Pin Oak, Northern Red Oak, Heritage Oak, Regal Prince Oak,
Rocky Mountain White Oak, Oregon White Oak, Burr gambel Oak, Scarlet Oak,
Northern Pin Oak,
Bur Oak, Chinkapin Oak.
To
buy Scarlet Oak seedlings and transplants use the table below.
Scarlet Oak leaves
To order Scarlet Oak by PHONE: We're glad to take your
order by phone. For your convenience, we have a toll free number 800
568-9179. Phone orders can be charged to VISA or MasterCard accounts.
To order Scarlet oak by MAIL: For those who wish to
order by mail or prefer to send a check, send orders to:
Porcupine Hollow Farm
8593 W. State Rd. Central Lake, Mi. 49622