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Quercus coccinea



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Quercus coccinea
Scarlet oak

This species features beautiful scarlet to deep red fall color in the late fall. The quality of the fall color justifies more extensive usage of this species. After leaves lose their color and turn brown, they will persist for a while, especially on young trees.

 
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