Overview
Quercus coccinea x rubra is a spreading branched, bushy trees in the genus Quercus, part of the Fagaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. Quercus coccinea x rubra grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include architectural and low maintenance.
About
Quercus coccinea, the scarlet oak, is a deciduous tree in the red oak section Lobatae of the genus Quercus, in the family Fagaceae.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Quercus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Quercus coccinea x rubra size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Spreading branched, Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Low Maintenance
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Quercus coccinea x rubra
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings, Hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Oak processionary moth, Aphids, Caterpillars, Leaf-mining moths, Oak gall wasps
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Quercus coccinea x rubra?
Quercus coccinea x rubra prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Quercus coccinea x rubra need?
Quercus coccinea x rubra grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Quercus coccinea x rubra hardy in the UK?
Quercus coccinea x rubra has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Quercus coccinea x rubra?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings, Hardwood cuttings.
More in the Quercus genus
- Quercus acutissimaJapanese silkworm oak
- Quercus aucheriboz pirnal oak
- Quercus cerris 'Afyon Lace'Turkey oak 'Afyon Lace'
- Quercus chrysolepismaul oak
- Quercus frainetto 'Tortworth'
- Quercus gambeliiGambel oak
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- Quercus georgianaGeorgia oak
