Quick answer: Scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) is native to 17 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically live plant, verified 16 Sep 2026.
Where it's native
Listed in the register as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium water, Moist |
| Soil | Shallow infertile soils over sandstone or limestone, acidic pH |
| Bloom | Bloom Mar-May |
| Height | Up to 75 ft, occasionally 150 ft |
| Wildlife value | Acorns feed squirrels/chipmunks/mice/deer/turkey/blue jays/woodpeckers |
Invasive / regulated
none noted; very susceptible to fire damage/oak wilt
Buying it
Wild species
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Live plant via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
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