Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Central America, West Indies
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Open areas, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-4
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Reddish Plum, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
Red, Rose, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval, Bristle-tipped
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Leaf Blister, Powdery mildew
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Fiber, Hair Loss, Kidney Stones, Piles, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS coccinea
Musa acuminata
Common Name
Scarlet Oak
Red banana, Red Dacca bananas
In Hindi
Scarlet Oak
लाल केला
In German
Scarlet Oak
Red Banana
In French
Scarlet Oak
Red Banana
In Spanish
Scarlet roble
Red Banana
In Greek
Scarlet Oak
κόκκινο Μπανάνα
In Portuguese
Scarlet Oak
Banana vermelha
In Polish
Scarlet Oak
Red Banana
In Latin
Quercus coccinea
ARIERA Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fagales
Zingiberales
Family
Fagaceae
Strelitziaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Scarlet Oak and Red Banana
Season and care of Scarlet Oak and Red Banana is important to know. While considering everything about Scarlet Oak and Red Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scarlet Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Banana season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Scarlet Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Banana is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Scarlet Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Banana is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Scarlet Oak and Red Banana Physical Information
Scarlet Oak and Red Banana physical information is very important for comparison. Scarlet Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Red Banana height is 240.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Scarlet Oak and Red Banana are as follows:
Scarlet Oak flower color: Not Available
Scarlet Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Banana flower color: Red, Reddish Plum and Rose
- Red Banana leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Scarlet Oak and Red Banana
Care of Scarlet Oak and Red Banana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scarlet Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Banana pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Scarlet Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.