SCIENTIFIC NAME: Quercus robur ‘Fastigiata’

COMMON NAME: Skyrocket Oak

GARDEN SIZE: 45 ft. tall x 15 ft. wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 5-8

EXPOSURE: Full sun

WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soils; adaptable to a wide range of soil types, including loam, clay, and sandy soils

HABIT (FORM): Narrow, fastigiate (upright, columnar) form; ideal for narrow spaces and street plantings

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; dark green leaves, turning yellow-brown in fall

FLOWERS: Insignificant; yellow-green catkins (typical of oak species)

BLOOM TIME: Spring

PLANT ORIGIN: Cultivar of Quercus robur (English Oak)

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Provides acorns for wildlife such as birds, squirrels, and deer; valuable for habitat and cover. Oaks are one of the most important, if not the most important, host plants for local insects.

FERTILIZING: Fertilizer not recommended. If desired, you may top dress with no more than 1 inch of organic compost per season.

PRUNING: Prune in late winter to maintain structure and remove dead or damaged branches

USES: Street tree, specimen tree, or for narrow spaces in urban landscapes; suitable for parks and residential areas