Scarlet Oak

Black Cherry

About Scarlet Oak and Black Cherry

Scarlet Oak

Black Cherry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America

Types

Quercus coccinea

Number of Varieties

37020

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Habitat

Woodland Garden Canopy

Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-93-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-4

9-1

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,830.00 cm2,438.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm914.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Sienna

Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Crimson, Bronze

Yellow, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval, Bristle-tipped

Oblanceolate , Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Anthracnose, Leaf Blister, Powdery mildew

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent

Cough, Sedative, Tonic

Part of Plant Used

Seeds

Fruits

Other Uses

Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for cabinet makers

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees

Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

QUERCUS coccinea

PRUNUS serotina

Common Name

Scarlet Oak

Black Cherry

In Hindi

Scarlet Oak

ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़

In German

Scarlet Oak

Schwarz Kirschbaum

In French

Scarlet Oak

Noir Cherry Tree

In Spanish

Scarlet roble

Negro del cerezo

In Greek

Scarlet Oak

Μαύρο Cherry Tree

In Portuguese

Scarlet Oak

Árvore de cereja preta

In Polish

Scarlet Oak

Czarny Cherry Tree

In Latin

Quercus coccinea

Prunus serotina ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Rosales

Family

Fagaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Quercus

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Prunoideae

Number of Species

60020

1 27800

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Properties of Scarlet Oak and Black Cherry

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Season and Care of Scarlet Oak and Black Cherry

Season and care of Scarlet Oak and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Scarlet Oak and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scarlet Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Scarlet Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scarlet Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.

Scarlet Oak and Black Cherry Physical Information

Scarlet Oak and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Scarlet Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Scarlet Oak and Black Cherry are as follows:

Scarlet Oak flower color:
Scarlet Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green

Care of Scarlet Oak and Black Cherry

Care of Scarlet Oak and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scarlet Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Scarlet Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.