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    • Photo of Quercus robur 'Purpurea' foliage by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Quercus robur 'Purpurea'

    Also Known As

    • Purple English Oak

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 32'
    • W: 26'

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Quercus robur 'Purpurea' plant details

    Quercus robur 'Purpurea' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with purple foliage. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Quercus robur 'Purpurea'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: fagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous purple
    Mature size: 26 FT wide, 32 FT tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Quercus robur 'Purpurea'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Fairly uncommon and uncommonly beautiful the deep purple foilage of this English oak is its main attribute. It suffers from mildew and slow growth.

    By: Heritage Seedlings

    Gardening facts about Quercus robur 'Purpurea' plant

    How to Grow Quercus robur 'Purpurea'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • purple

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    aka Japanese Emperor Oak, Pinnatafida Daimyo Oak, Pinnatafida Emperor Oak

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 12'-20'

    Width: 10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Quercus dentata 'Pinnatifida' foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Quercus dentata 'Carl Ferris Miller'

    aka Quercus dentata 'C. F. Miller', C.F. Miller Emperor Oak, Carl Ferris Miller Daimyo Oak, Carl Ferris Miller Emperor Oak

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 25'-35'

    Width: 25'-35'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Quercus dentata 'Carl Ferris Miller' foliage by Danger Garden
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    Quercus robur 'Concordia'

    aka Concordia English Oak, Concordia Golden English Oak, Concordia Golden Oak

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 15'-30'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Quercus robur 'Concordia' form by Karl Gercens III
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    Quercus costaricensis

    aka Quercus endresii, Quercus irazuensis

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 60'

    Width: 60'-100'

    • sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Quercus costaricensis foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Quercus gambelii

    aka Gambel Oak, Rocky Mountain White Oak

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 30'

    Width: 25'

    • sun
    • occasional
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Quercus gambelii foliage by Cory Maylett
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