Scientific Name: Quercus x bimundorum 'JFS-KW2QX', PP 24442

Common Name: Skinny Genes® Oak

Garden Size: 45 ft. tall x 10 ft. wide

Growth Rate: Moderate

USDA Zone: 4-8

Exposure: Full sun

Water & Soil: Medium moisture, well-drained soils; adaptable to a variety of soil conditions

Habit (Form): Columnar, tightly fastigiate

Foliage: Dark green, glossy with yellow to tawny yellow fall color

Flowers: Insignificant; yellow-green catkins in spring, followed by acorns

Plant Origin: Hybrid of locally native Q. alba and non-native Q. robur

Wildlife Support: May provide some nesting sites and shelter for birds and small mammals, but does not serve as much of a food source for local insects and wildlife.

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: Shade tree, street tree, rain garden, lawn tree