Quercus coccinea 'Splendens'

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Quercus coccinea 'Splendens' is a striking deciduous oak selected for its exceptional autumn display. Through spring and summer, the tree carries deeply cut green foliage that forms a strong, well-balanced canopy. As the season turns, the leaves transform into intense shades of scarlet and crimson, creating one of the most dramatic autumn colour displays among hardy trees. The overall habit is upright in youth, broadening gradually with age to form a commanding presence in the landscape. Durable, long-lived, and visually impressive, 'Splendens' is an excellent choice for open spaces where its size and seasonal transformation can be fully appreciated.



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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Shrubs
Flower Colour
  • Yellow
  • Green
Eventual Height
  • 8-12m
Flowering Month
  • May
  • June
Planting Position
  • Full sun
  • Part shade
Features
  • Deciduous
  • Interesting Foliage

How to care for Quercus coccinea 'Splendens'

Light:
Full sun is ideal to achieve the strongest growth and most vivid autumn colour.

Soil:
Prefers deep, well-drained soil; performs best in neutral to slightly acidic ground. Avoid poorly drained or compacted sites.

Water:
Water regularly during establishment; once mature, it tolerates short dry periods but benefits from occasional deep watering in prolonged drought.

Pruning:
Minimal pruning required. If necessary, prune in late winter to remove damaged or crossing branches.

Hardiness:
Fully hardy in UK conditions.

Feeding:
Generally unnecessary; a spring mulch helps maintain soil condition on poorer sites.

Notes

Deciduous oak tree

Broad, upright to spreading crown

Deeply lobed green leaves

Outstanding scarlet-red autumn colour

Moderate growth rate

Long-lived specimen tree

Best suited to large gardens and parkland

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