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Quercus robur 'Fastigiata'

Phonetic Spelling
KWER-kus ROH-bur fas-tij-ee-AY-tuh
This plant has low severity poison characteristics.
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Description

‘Fastigiata’ or Upright English Oak is an upright, columnar, deciduous tree that matures into a dense elongated oval shape with a short trunk and makes a striking landscape specimen. It is susceptible to powdery mildew in humid areas and planting in full sun with adequate airflow helps decrease this problem. The cultivar 'Attention' is more resistant and is also columnar.

Plant in full sun in well-drained acidic or slightly alkaline soil. This tree is tolerant of salt, drought and urban conditions. Use as a hedge or as a specimen in small areas where wide branching is a concern. Propagation is from seed but doesn't always grow true.

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Tags:
#full sun tolerant#small spaces#moth caterpillar host#street tree#columnar#small mammals#privacy#salt spray tolerant#deer resistant#acorns#oak tree#urban conditions tolerant#bird friendly#butterfly friendly#problem for horses#host plant#hedge#wildlife friendly
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#full sun tolerant#small spaces#moth caterpillar host#street tree#columnar#small mammals#privacy#salt spray tolerant#deer resistant#acorns#oak tree#urban conditions tolerant#bird friendly#butterfly friendly#problem for horses#host plant#hedge#wildlife friendly
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Quercus
    Species:
    robur
    Family:
    Fagaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Woody
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Seed
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Europe
    Wildlife Value:
    Mildly resistant to deer damage. Acorns eaten by many birds and mammals.
    Edibility:
    Acorns are edible once the tannins have been leached or boiled out
    Dimensions:
    Height: 50 ft. 0 in. - 60 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 10 ft. 0 in. - 20 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Poisonous
    Tree
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Habit/Form:
    Columnar
    Erect
    Growth Rate:
    Medium
    Maintenance:
    Medium
    Texture:
    Medium
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Soil Texture:
    Clay
    Loam (Silt)
    Sand
    Soil pH:
    Acid (<6.0)
    Alkaline (>8.0)
    Neutral (6.0-8.0)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Available Space To Plant:
    12-24 feet
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Color:
    Brown/Copper
    Display/Harvest Time:
    Fall
    Fruit Type:
    Nut
    Fruit Length:
    1-3 inches
    Fruit Description:
    1-3 in. brown oval acorn
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Brown/Copper
    Gold/Yellow
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Catkin
    Insignificant
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Spring
    Flower Description:
    Male and female flowers are on the same tree. Male pollen flowers in long catkins.
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Leaf Color:
    Blue
    Green
    Leaf Value To Gardener:
    Long-lasting
    Showy
    Deciduous Leaf Fall Color:
    Brown/Copper
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Alternate
    Leaf Shape:
    Oblong
    Obovate
    Leaf Margin:
    Lobed
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Length:
    > 6 inches
    Leaf Width:
    3-6 inches
    Leaf Description:
    Short-stalked, dark green leaves are 4-8 inches long and 2-4 inches wide. Margins have 3–7 blunt lobes per side and are blue-green beneath. Leaves persist into winter. Fall color is copper.
  • Bark:
    Bark Color:
    Dark Brown
    Surface/Attachment:
    Ridges
    Bark Description:
    The dark brown bark is deeply ridged and furrowed on mature trees
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Description:
    Current years twigs are reddish-brown
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Lawn
    Patio
    Small Space
    Walkways
    Landscape Theme:
    Cottage Garden
    English Garden
    Pollinator Garden
    Winter Garden
    Design Feature:
    Mass Planting
    Screen/Privacy
    Small groups
    Specimen
    Street Tree
    Attracts:
    Butterflies
    Moths
    Small Mammals
    Songbirds
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Deer
    Drought
    Pollution
    Salt
    Problems:
    Problem for Horses
  • Poisonous to Humans:
    Poison Severity:
    Low
    Poison Symptoms:
    Stomach pain, constipation and later bloody diarrhea, excessive thirst and urination if young leaves or raw acorns eaten.
    Poison Toxic Principle:
    Gallotannins, quercitrin, and quercitin.
    Causes Contact Dermatitis:
    No
    Poison Part:
    Fruits
    Leaves