Drought tolerant and fast growing with a great fall color. Hill's oak is now believed to be Quercus coccinea (Scarlet Oak). I have found Hill's to be the most variable oak I grow. Some trees have small leaves, some have large leaves, some are deeply lobed, some are not, most keep their leaves, some don't, but all have great scarlet-red fall color. Grows on sandy soils and heavy clay soils, frequently with bur oak. When full grown it is small in stature when compared to other oaks. Does well as a street tree. Many people use it as a screen by leaving it low branched. Requires full sun.

Environment:  Xeric  Dry/Mesic  Mesic  Wet/Mesic  Hydric

Exposure:  Shade  Part Shade  Morning Sun  Full Sun

Bloom Period:  Spring  Summer  Fall