Buy Quercus robur Fastigiata Group

Also Known As

Quercus robur 'Fastigiata'
Quercus robur f. fastigiata
Quercus robur fastigiata
Fastigiate English Oak
Truffle Oak

Plant type

tree

size

H: 50'-60'
W: 10'-20'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Quercus robur Fastigiata Group plant details

Quercus robur Fastigiata Group is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring chartreuse flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Quercus robur Fastigiata Group

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 50 FT - 60 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring
Uses: columnar

GROWING CONDITIONS for Quercus robur Fastigiata Group

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A fine columnar (50-60' tall by 10-20'wide) version of the stately English oak; dark-green leaves with 3-7 blunt lobes hang until late in the season showing little to no fall color, inconspicuous yellow-green flowers/catkins in spring give way to showy oval acorns; this is an excellent street tree for urban settings as it is drought and pollution tolerant and can also be used to create a screen. S/M-D

By: Forestfarm

An extremely drought tolerant tree with a tall, narrow form and an extremely dense branching habit. Columnar English Oak is a very popular for its ornamental value planted as a single tree or in small groups. They are very useful for forming a fast growing privacy hedge when planted in a line with 8-10 foot spacing between trees. The branches are so thick that the hedge quickly becomes impenetrable and the large leaves provide an excellent wind and sound barrier. Although the trees are deciduous and the leaves drop off in the winter, the branches are dense enough to still provide a visual block.

Oak trees are popular for harsh climates because of their cold and heat tolerance, as well as their ability to thrive in drought. Trees do best when planted in well drained soil but will tolerate clay as well. Water regularly for the first few years while the roots get established and use half the recommended dosage when fertilizing. We fertilize our trees with Osmocote Plus, one tablespoon in the spring for oak trees compared to two or three tablespoons for most other plants.

Quercus robur f. fastigiata is propagated through seed so there is a small amount of variability between plants. We go through our seed beds and remove any seedlings that don't display a high quality form to ensure the most uniform crop possible.

By: Red Panda Nursery

Want truffles but don't have space for a wide spreading crown, we have you covered (pigs and fungus not included). I think the fastigiate form of robur is one of the best columnar trees. Picture a pair at your castle gates, or maybe just at the end of the driveway or entrance to your garden.