Scarlet Oak Tree Seedlings 12-18" Quercus coccinea for Planting - Fast Growing Shade Tree

Scarlet Oak Tree Seedlings Overview

Our Scarlet Oak tree seedlings, measuring 12-18 inches, are an excellent choice for gardeners looking to add vibrant color and shade to their landscape. Known scientifically as Quercus coccinea, these deciduous trees are prized for their striking deep red to orange foliage in the fall. Suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners, these seedlings will grow into robust trees that enhance outdoor spaces with natural beauty and ecological benefits.

Key Features

• Displays attractive deep red to orange leaves during the fall season.
• Fast-growing and adaptable to various soil types.
• Ideal for spacious areas such as parks and residential landscapes.
• Low maintenance once established, suitable for busy gardeners.
• Provides excellent shade for outdoor living areas.
• Supports local wildlife by offering habitat and food sources.

Growing Information

Scarlet Oak seedlings thrive best in full sun to partial shade and prefer loamy, well-drained soil. Moderate watering is recommended to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. These trees are hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9 and will mature into tall trees reaching 60 to 80 feet. Their adaptability and growth habit make them a sustainable addition to many landscapes.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.