Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Scarlet Oak

Scarlet Oak

  • Native to eastern United States (from southern Maine to eastern Oklahoma and south to Southern Alabama); also native in the extreme south of Ontario, Canada
  • Usually occurs on dry, sandy, or acidic soils
  • Fast growing tree, but relatively shorter life span
  • Can grow 20-30 meters tall
  • Planted as an ornamental tree; wood sold as red oak but is not as strong as the others

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