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Scarlet Oak
FAMILY: FAGACEAE
About Scarlet Oak at OSU's Landscape Plants site
Native to the eastern U.S.
Height can exceed 150’, more often not so tall.
Leaves have pointy lobes (5-7) and deep, C-shaped sinuses; glossy green above and paler beneath.
Acorns are ovoid, 0.5-1”, cup goes halfway down.
Fall foliage is scarlet.
Uncommon in Portland.
| Tree # | Location | Dimensions | Photo and Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Private, Rear Yard | 65' Height 75' Spread 14.7' Circ. | This tree is only partially visible from the street.  |
| 238 | Private, Front Yard | 100' Height 111' Spread 12.6' Circ. |  |