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Columnar English Oak

Quercus robur 'Fastigiata'

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Columnar English Oak (Quercus robur 'Fastigiata') at Rutgers Landscape & Nursery

Columnar English Oak

Columnar English Oak

(Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder)

Columnar English Oak (Quercus robur 'Fastigiata') at Rutgers Landscape & Nursery

Columnar English Oak in fall

Columnar English Oak in fall

(Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder)

Height:  50 feet

Spread:  10 feet

Sunlight:  full sun 

Hardiness Zone:  4

Other Names:  Truffle Oak, Pyramidal English Oak

Description:

An extremely beautiful tall tree with a narrowly columnar habit of growth, ideal for articulation or formal screening in the home landscape, a far better choice than Lombardy Poplar; extremely tough and adaptable, faster growing than other oaks

Ornamental Features

Columnar English Oak is primarily valued in the landscape for its rigidly columnar form. It has dark green deciduous foliage. The lobed leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color. However, the fruit can be messy in the landscape and may require occasional clean-up.

Landscape Attributes

Columnar English Oak is a dense deciduous tree with a strong central leader and a narrowly upright and columnar growth habit. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.

This tree will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and usually looks its best without pruning, although it will tolerate pruning. It is a good choice for attracting squirrels to your yard. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

  • Messy

Columnar English Oak is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Vertical Accent
  • Hedges/Screening

Planting & Growing

Columnar English Oak will grow to be about 50 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live to a ripe old age of 150 years or more; think of this as a heritage tree for future generations!

This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.

 
 
Hardiness Zone Plant Height Minimum Sunlight
Characteristics
Articulation  Screening 
Applications
Plant Form  Winter Value  Attracts Wildlife 
Ornamental Features


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