Quercus robur 'Fastigiata'

Common Name

English Oak

Scientific Name

Quercus robur

Cultivar

'Fastigiata'

Hardiness Zone

5a [-15 to -20]

Tolerances

Drought

Tolerant

Tolerant

Poor Drainage

Moderate

Moderate

Alkaline Soil

Tolerant

Tolerant

Salt

Moderate

Moderate

Shade

Intolerant

Intolerant

Air Pollution

Tolerant

Tolerant

Soil Volume

25

Planting Area

  • Medium
  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Fruit

    Fruit

  • Fall Foliage

    Fall Foliage

  • Wildlife

    Wildlife

Form

columnar

Columnar

Mature Height

50 feet

Crown Spread

15 feet

Limitations

  • Litter/sanitation nuisance
  • Problems with excessive sucker growth

Additional Information

Adaptable and tolerant. Twig dieback in harsh winters.