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Quercus robur ‘Fastigiata’

Quercus robur ‘Fastigiata’

Taxonomy

Kingdom
PLANTS
Family
Fagaceae
Genus
Quercus
Species
robur Fastigiata

Habitat / Home / Areal

It grows up to 15 – 20 m, width 3 – 4 m

Botanical description

Habitus: Columnar, narrow conical crown

Leaf:  Wavy dark green, part of leaves remain on the tree during the winter till new buds

Flower:  yellow-green male catkins

Fruit:  acorn

Growth conditions / Cultivation / Care

Frost resistant, requires partial shade, well drained soil

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Use / Function and landscape

  • planting in small or medium gardens 
  • flower pots
  • solitaire
  • group planting

Special use

  • moderately tolerant to pruning
  • ornamental

Reproduction

Seed

Varieties

Quercus robur ‘Fastigiate Koster’, Quercus robur subsp. robur var. ’Robur’, varieta Quercus robur subsp. robur var. Brevipes, varieta Quercus robur subsp. robur var. Australis,varieta Quercus robur subsp. robur var. Praecox, varieta Quercus robur subsp. robur var. Tardiflora

Diseases and pests

Aphids, mealybugs, leaf spot, spider mite