Object Details Description Scarlet oak is one of the fastest growing oaks, but also has one of the shortest lifespans. It is the mayfly of oaks. It is planted widely in the US and Europe as a shade ...

This proud champion of scarlet oaks (Quercus coccinea) of Frederick County lives at the fork of the pathways inside Mount Olivet Cemetery. Being the champion scarlet oak is saying something, ...

• Quercus coccinea, the scarlet oak, is a common wildlife food item. Blue jays, red-headed woodpeckers and squirrels remove many acorns while they are still on the tree.

When I lived in New York City, the view from my kitchen window was framed by a tremendous scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) who towered over the brick homes below — a 150-year-old remnant from ...