Quercus robur fastigiata – Upright English Oak

Description

Quercus robur fastigiata – Upright English Oak

HEIGHT: 15.0m

 WIDTH: 5.0m

*height & width at maturity

FORM: Columnar

FOLIAGE: Dark green turning to brown in Autumn. Dead leaves tend to hang on well into the winter months.

 FLOWERS and FRUIT: The flowers are catkins, produced in spring. Acorns appear during the Summer months.

 BARK: Deeply fissured dark grey bark

 GROWTH RATE: Moderate

 DESCRIPTION: Oblong, wavy, dark green leaves cover erect branches forming a pyramidal shape as the tree matures. The root system can be invasive.

 LANDSCAPE USES: Stately specimen tree for parks and large gardens.

 TOLERANCES: Prefers a cooler climate and is tolerant of most soil conditions.

 TREE CARE: Plant in a well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.