Quercus coccinea 'Splendens' – Quercus coccinea 'Splendens'

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Quercus coccinea 'Splendens' – Quercus coccinea 'Splendens'

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Forms a broad crown with branches growing horizontally. The bark is dark grey to almost black and is moderately rough. Q. coccinea bears a strong resemblance to Q. palustris. But Q. coccinea's young twigs are yellowish brown while those of Q. palustris are olive-green. The leaves are elongated to oval (sometimes obovate) and pinnated with 7 - 9 projecting serrated lobes. They are less deeply incised than those of Q. palustris and are 9 -15 cm long and 6 - 11 (15) cm wide. In the autumn the leaves turn a deep scarlet red. This Quercus coccinea selection is distinguished from the species by its even more intense autumnal colour. Once the leaves have turned brown they remain on the tree until halfway through winter. The acorns are single and one-third enclosed by the cupule.

Good news: the vast majority of our range is immediately available from container stock. A few varieties that are only available as field-grown trees will be delivered from November 2026 onwards. We will let you know in advance per order which trees will arrive when.
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Specifications
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Height
20-25 m
Width
12-15m
Crown
flat-topped spherical, half-open crown
Bark and branches
twigs brown, with thorns, bark grey-brown, slightly grooved
Leaf
broad oval, glossy dark green, 5 - 10 cm, autumn colour yellow, orange and red
Autumn colour
red
Flowers
white, in felt-like panicles, May-June
Fruits
round, bright red, Ø about 1 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
cannot tolerate wet soil
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5b (-26,0 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Application
avenues and broad streets, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Knap Hill Nursery, Woking, England, circa 1900
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for wet soil can withstand wind broad conical 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellow average growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually)
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Frequently asked questions
Quercus coccinea 'Splendens'

Quercus coccinea 'Splendens' can eventually reach a height of 20-25 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Quercus coccinea 'Splendens' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 20-25 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Quercus coccinea 'Splendens' turn red in autumn.

The right time to plant Quercus coccinea 'Splendens' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Quercus coccinea 'Splendens' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Quercus coccinea 'Splendens' blooms in may.
General

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  • Orders over £1,000: Receive a 50% discount on delivery costs.
  • Orders over £2,000: Delivery is completely free.

Yes, for trees with a size of 50-60 cm girth or larger, additional delivery charges apply due to the need for specialised transport. These costs will be calculated separately and shared with you after your order is placed. We will contact you to discuss the transport options and costs.

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